Job Overview
Headington Rye Oxford is a vibrant and welcoming school set in 23 acres of playing fields and grounds on the outskirts of Oxford. In an environment where individuals come first, Headington Rye Oxford is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral support and an impressive range of extra-curricular opportunities.
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support the catering service by assisting with food preparation, service, and maintaining cleanliness in food areas. This role plays a key part in delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality catering experience for all customers. You should enjoy working as part of a busy team, have excellent customer service skills, be friendly and enthusiastic. Good communication skills and flexibility is key. Some lifting is involved. The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, all year round.
Responsibilities
* Assist with food preparation and service.
* Maintain cleanliness in food preparation and service areas.
* Contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-quality catering experience for all customers.
* Work as part of a busy team with customer-focused service.
* Demonstrate good communication skills and flexibility; some lifting is involved.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Motivated and reliable candidate with good customer service skills.
* Friendly and enthusiastic approach with strong communication abilities.
* Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.
* Flexibility; ability to undertake some lifting.
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, all year round.
* Safeguarding requirements: evidence of right to live and work in the UK; undergo child protection screening, DBS and other checks as applicable. Headington Rye Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is an equal opportunities employer.
Details
* Closing date: 15 October 2025
* Interviews: We will notify shortlisted applicants of interview arrangements after the closing date.
* Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early application is encouraged.
Headington Rye Oxford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks.
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