Job Description

About Us


At Pound Hill Junior School, we have a hard-working, happy team who work together to provide all our pupils with the best education possible. We achieve this through excellent teaching and the help of Poppy the School Dog, extensive grounds, vegetable plots, gardening club, and freshly cooked school lunches.


Job Details


We are looking for an individual to join our fantastic Catering Team to support the high quality of meals provided to our pupils and staff. The Catering Assistant will help with serving food to pupils, some basic preparation, setting up for lunch, and washing up/closing duties after lunch service.

Duties and responsibilities

Serve food and beverages to pupils during lunchtime. Assist with simple food preparation tasks as directed. Set up the dining area for lunch service. Undertake washing up and cleaning duties after lunch. Follow food hygiene and health & safety regulations at all times.

Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following

Assist with refilling cutlery as needed. Assist with moving and setting up dining furniture if required.

What You Need to Succeed


Food hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain). Some experience working with food or in a kitchen environment preferred. Ability to work efficiently within a short time frame.

Further Information


Pound Hill Junior School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

sbm@poundhilljunior.org.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01293 447000

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01364.



LOCATION

Crawley area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

03 December 2025