Catering Assistant

4 days ago

St Bees, Cumbria, United Kingdom St Bees School Full time £12,000 per year

APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE SCHOOL'S APPLICATION FORM - NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WILL BE SENT IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECT FORM

THE ROLE

· The role, reporting directly to the Catering Chef Manager, requires the post holder to be able to work using their own initiative, and as part of a team in a busy kitchen.

· The role is part time: 9.30am – 2.00pm Monday to Friday, term time only

Primary Responsibilities:

· To work with the kitchen team to provide hot and cold food per a predetermined menu, complying with relevant regulations for a wide range of local and international students and staff.

· To work independently as required in preparing meals for the boarding house students and staff to defined timings daily, including some weekends.

· Covering for the Catering Chef Manager in their absence with ordering, ingredient storage and management, upholding excellent food hygiene standards and food provision.

· Rota will be days, with scheduled weekend working to an agreed timetable.

Key Tasks:

· To work with the Catering Chef Manager to provide interesting hot and cold food, complying with relevant regulations for a wide range of local and international students and staff.

· Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic

· Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately

· Sorting, storing, and distributing ingredients

· Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting, and cooking foodstuffs and helping to prepare salads and desserts

· Disposing of rubbish

· Organising linen laundry

· Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas

Essential Criteria:

· Minimum Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

· Must be experienced in allergen control and identification.

Person Specification:

· Able to communicate clearly and follow instructions

· Able to be flexible to changing demands

· Able to prioritise work and work in an organised manner

· Able to take pride in their work

· Able to undertake continuous in-house online training

REMUNERATION

£12.21 per hour

START DATE

Start date: January 2026

APPLICATION

All applications should be made on the School's application form which can be found on our website CV's should not be included. No supporting letter is required or expected since the application form specifies all required content. Please ensure that your current salary level is included in the application form. This information will be treated confidentially.

Should the right candidate be found, the school reserves the right to close applications earlier than the given deadline.

Completed application forms should be emailed to:

St Bees School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory employment checks, references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Application question(s):

  • Do you hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 06/01/2026

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