Catering Assistant - Part time

Term time only, to start in September.

The Balcarras Catering team are looking for an enthusiastic person to work at Balcarras School, the candidate would ideally have some previous experience in a large volume catering environment, however further training will be provided. Duties will include food preparation, serving students and staff and ensuring that hygiene, health and safety procedures are adhered to.

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Closing date:  Friday 4th July 2025, 9am
This position may close earlier than stated above should a suitable applicant apply.
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be on a rolling basis.

The  Balcarras Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This role will involve regulated activity with children. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please also read the Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy within “How to apply” which includes our policy on recruiting ex-offenders. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of two satisfactory references.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Food preparation
1. Assist in the preparation and presentation of food.
2. Prepare all food items within agreed cooking methods and portion controls.
3. Implement and maintain the School’s food standards, and work with the Chef and Catering Manager to improve where possible.
4. Ensure the food safety of pupils with particular and special diets.

Health and safety
1. Ensure correct use of materials and equipment, and ensure walking areas are kept clean and tidy. 2. Maintain highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen area, and ensure that the cleaning schedule is completed on a daily basis.
3. Carry out a deep clean as directed by the Catering Manager.
4. Ensure compliance with the School’s Health & Safety policy, COSHH regulations and all statutory health and safety requirements, and ensure that these are observed by all members of staff and visitors.
5. Report immediately any machinery faults to the Catering Manager.
6. Co-operate with the employer on all issues relating to health, safety and welfare.
7. Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene.

Food Service
1. Serve staff, pupils and visitors at service time to the required standard and promote a warm, friendly atmosphere.
2. Supervise and look after pupils in the dining hall ensuring good order and discipline in accordance with School policies.

General
1. Assist in the production and service of special functions, as required.
2. Attend meetings and training courses as may be required for personal and professional development.
3. Undertake such other work as may be requested by the Catering Manager up to or at a level consistent with the principal duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

The successful applicant must be able to work independently and part of a team and work well under pressure. They must have an excellent work ethic. Previous experience would be an advantage.