Job Description

Company Description

General Catering Assistant

Location:

King Edwards School Southampton

Hours:

40 hours per week 7am - 15.30

Rate:

13.74 per hour

Contract:

Permanent- Term Time

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting in the preparation of food and snacks and serving meals and till service Supporting hospitality services as required. Ensuring kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and tidy at all times. Providing a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to students, staff, and guests. Collaborating with team members and undertaking duties in the kitchen and service areas to ensure smooth operations.

Join the catering team at King Edwards School, a stunning independent school in Southampton, as a General Catering Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality meals and exceptional service.

Why Join Us?

Competitive hourly rate of 13.74 Sociable hours within a well-organised team. Work in a beautiful and inspiring setting. Be part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence.

If you're enthusiastic about providing exceptional service and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting in the preparation of food and snacks and serving meals. Till service. Supporting hospitality services as required. Ensuring kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and tidy at all times. Providing a friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to students, staff, and guests. Collaborating with team members and undertaking duties in the kitchen and service areas to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

Experience in a catering or food service environment is desirable but not essential. Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety practices (Level 1 Food Safety Certificate is a plus). Strong teamwork and communication skills. A friendly, customer-focused attitude. Ability to maintain cleanliness and organisation in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

Free meals whilst at work Career development opportunities HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels Reward & recognition schemes People awards to celebrate our employees Work/life balance Employee Benefits Platform Employee Assistance Program Recommend a friend scheme Company sick pay scheme Prestigious working environments Team events scheduled throughout the year 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays Pension scheme Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

"Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences."


This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.


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