Job Description

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About The Role

Please Note:

There are

two positions available

. One working 15 hours per week, the second working 20 hours per week.



We are looking for

two

dedicated General Assistants to join our catering team. In this role, you will support both kitchen and front of house operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality food preparation and service. You will work as part of a team to prepare meals, pack food, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure smooth daily operations within the unit.



You will be proactive in assisting with food preparation, cleaning, stock handling, and supporting the wider catering team to provide an efficient and professional service.


If you are a hardworking team player with a commitment to high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What will you do?

Daily cleaning of all kitchen areas, staff canteens and kitchen corridors The washing of all kitchen equipment for the chefs and all crockery and cutlery for the restaurant service staff Ensure the kitchen is kept clean during service times and that all walk through areas are kept clear of any obstruction and that floors are kept dry. Communicate effectively with all staff ###

About Us

Why should you apply



You will be working in a fantastic environment.



Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.



We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page

What are we looking for?

The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment Ability to follow strict instructions in a systematic and consistent manner Kitchen Experience or Front of House Experience Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students Please view the full for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information
Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.


Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.