Job Description

Employer
Avanti Grange Secondary School
Location
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Salary
12.21 per hour
Posted
10th July 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
16th July 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1498632
Job Reference
318 & 319
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: 1498632

About us and the role

We are looking for a dedicated General Assistant 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.



Govinda's is dedicated to promoting healthy minds and bodies through nutritious and delicious vegetarian meals. With 10 years of experience, our philosophy is to inspire people to feel good in every aspect of their lives through enjoyable and nourishing food.



We understand the importance of meeting individual needs, by promoting a better understanding of nutrition and the importance of a balanced and varied diet.

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

Why should you apply

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.



You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:


Great opportunities for professional development Pension scheme (subject to eligibility) O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers Flexible working opportunities Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps) Cycle-to-work Scheme

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.