Catering Assistant

Leicester High School is a leading independent girls’ School, for ages 3-18, located off the London Road in Knighton. We pride ourselves in offering a supportive, enriching and creative environment for our pupils. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Catering Assistant to join our small Catering Department.

The Catering Assistant is required to assist in the preparation of food, serving of meals and tilling. He/she is also instrumental in helping to keep the kitchen running smoothly by making sure everything is clean, tidy, safe and hygienic. This role involves the operation of cleaning equipment and good physical health and fitness is paramount due to the nature of the physical demands of the job. Catering Assistants form part of the Catering team in School and report to the Catering Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Description and Daily Duties

· To help prepare and assist in the preparation of high-quality meals for pupils and staff considering special dietary needs.

· The ability to support dietary requirements, including: preferences such as vegetarianism, allergies such as gluten and nuts.

· To ensure supplies are stored in accordance with domestic and catering standards

· To undertake full cleaning of all kitchen equipment

· To clean all kitchen, servery and seating areas, including furniture, floors and windows

· To operate cleaning machinery and equipment

· To dispose of rubbish

· To undertake cyclical deep cleaning which encompasses a range of activities including walls, vents, woodwork, lighting, floors and furniture

· To set out and put away dining furniture and equipment

· To maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene in the School catering areas in accordance with domestic and catering standards and adhere to the requirements of food safety and hygiene legislation at all times

· To carry out duties in accordance with the School’s Health and Safety Policy

· To maintain daily contact with pupils and staff at the School and to provide a high-quality service at all times

· To operate tills efficiently and effectively

Reporting to: Catering Manager

Salary: £21,985 FTE (£10,140 pro rata)

Working Time: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 2pm with occasional evenings and Saturdays for events. This role is 22.5 hours per week, term time only.