Job Description

Catering Assistant

17 hours per week, term time only - Mon to Thur - 10.00 to 14.30, includes 15 minute unpaid break per day.

Scale 2 Point 3 - 4

Actual Salary - 9,527 - 9,676 (24,796 - 25,185 FTE)

Closing Date: Friday 3 October 2025. Interviews will take place for suitable candidates on receipt of application

Required: October 2025

We are looking to recruit a reliable and conscientious Catering Assistant to join our busy team. Duties include preparation and cooking of meals, making salads and sandwiches etc., serving customers and to be responsible for hygiene and cleanliness within food preparation areas.

Colchester County High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check by the DBS.

Download an application pack from www.cchsg.com or email recruitment@cchsg.com. All applications must be submitted on the support staff application form and accompanied by a covering letter, addressed to the Executive Principal.

To provide assistance with preparation, cooking and service of food and beverages to the required standard

To follow the menu and recipes agreed

To occasionally assist with special functions which may be carried out outside of normal working hours

To carry out cleaning duties within the kitchen and dining areas as required

To follow sound hygiene practices

To ensure that health and safety regulations are observed in working practices

To assist with the issue and recording of catering supplies as required

To stock and count cash from vending machines

To assist with the operation of control procedures as required

To assist with the supervision of students in the servery and dining areas

To report immediately any accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage or unfit food or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible

To undertake any training commensurate with the post.

To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Principal to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 9,527.00-9,676.00 per year

Expected hours: 17 per week

Work Location: In person