Catering Staff

We are looking for hard-working Catering Staff to join our kitchen! Could that be you?

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who has great customer service skills, ideally from a catering background.  

About Beechwood School

Beechwood is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 3 -18, which comprises of a Pre-Prep, Preparatory and Senior School. It is a thriving, happy and pur-poseful place where excellence and a love of learning are nurtured.

Our students thrive in an exceptionally positive learning environment and our small class sizes mean that the teaching workload is more manageable. Our students’ excellent behaviour and enthusiasm make every lesson a pleasure.

About the Position

Contract type: Full-time, term time only, 40 hours per week, shift work, and occasional weekends.

Salary: NMW

Start date: Immediate start available

Your responsibilities will include:

About You :

As part of our Catering Staff, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our students, staff and visitors enjoy nutritious and appetising meals in a welcoming environment. We are looking for someone with a passion for delivering exceptional food and service. You will assist kitchen staff in preparing food and serving students and staff during mealtimes. To help clear up and clean up after meals.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working safely with food.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Safety guidelines (desired).
• Experience working in a busy kitchen (desired).

We are also looking for someone who is:

• Assisting the Head Cook in preparation of food and beverages and cooking meals.
• Maintaining safe and hygienic working practices at all times.
• To support the School’s commitment to safeguarding children.
• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of vegetables and salads for serving at mealtimes.
• Assisting with general washing up on a daily basis plus any weekly cleaning that is required.
• To help serve dinners and help with the clearing up.

Why Choose Us?

At Beechwood School, we are dedicated to creating an environment where both students and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here is what you can expect:

• Competitive Staff remuneration.
• Coaching development programme.
• Teaching and learning focus.
• Pastoral development.
• Refer a friend scheme for a financial reward.
• Wellness programme.
• Access to life assurance.
• After school classes.
• Mentorship programme.
• Free lunch.

If this role aligns with your skill set and experience, we would love to hear from you!

We look forward to welcoming you to Beechwood School.

Beechwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.