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We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our school kitchen team. Working in a busy environment, you will play a key role in helping to prepare meals for our students and staff, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assisting with the preparation of food
2. Ensuring kitchen is clean, tidy, and hygienic at all times
3. Operating kitchen equipment (e.g. dishwasher, ovens) safely and responsibly
4. Following food hygiene and health & safety regulations
5. Supporting the catering team in delivering a high-quality meal service to students
6. Washing up and general cleaning duties
What We are Looking For:
7. A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team
8. Good communication skills and a friendly manner
9. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
10. Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided
11. A commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety
The full time equivalent is £24,216 which will be calculated on a pro rata basis.
The successful candidate will have an attention to detail, will work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work. In return, The Royal Harbour Academy offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below:
What can we offer you?
Additional benefits include:
Excellent CPD programme;
Being part of a highly successful Trust;
Free Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts
Access to Medicash Health Care Cash Plan
Automatic enrolement into the Kent Local Governorment Pension Scheme
The Royal Harbour Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any staff employed will be expected to obtain DBS clearance.
Candidates should apply as soon as possible as applications will be dealt with as they arrive.