We have an exciting opportunity for a School Catering Assistant at Radlett Preparatory School on a part-time basis, 10 hours per week, 11.30am-1.30pm term time only. The role is to support the catering team in preparing and serving fresh food, ensuring a high-quality food service is always provided with excellent customer service.
The successful candidate will be:
· Committed to supporting the ethos and values of the school.
· Caring and supportive of the pupil's needs.
· Positive, friendly, approachable and an excellent communicator.
· A role model.
· Able to work as part of a team, with good humour and interpersonal skills.
· Flexible and self-motivated.
· Calm under pressure.
· Have experience of working with children.
Your duties will include, but not be limited to:
· Prepare the dining room ready for lunch service, including preparation of food.
· Serving pupils during lunch service.
· Clear, wash and store away lunch utensils, etc.
· Working as part of the team to always maintain a clean dining room and kitchen area to the appropriate standard.
· Clean the dining area following lunch.
· Assisting in catering for various allergies and special diets.
· Assisting pupils.
· Clear rubbish and clean bins.
· Attend and complete all required training.
The post holder will also undertake any other professional duties, reasonably delegated by the Principal.
Full training will be given. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 24th September at 12 noon
Interviews will be held w/c 29th September
Start date: 3rd November 2025
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.86 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Radlett WD7 7LY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person