Catering Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Sutton Valence
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Customer service focus Organisational skills Time management Communication skills Multitasking High personal standards Team player Reliability

FULL DESCRIPTION

Catering Assistant

We are looking for three Catering Assistants to join our excellent catering team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (SVS). The roles involve supporting the catering operation across two campuses for pupils and staff. The rate of pay is £12.50 per hour with Saturdays paid at time and a half. Apply by 6th March 2026.

Vacancies

  • Vacancy One - Catering Assistant: 9:00am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday, term time only, temporary from 20th April 2026 to January 2027.
  • Vacancy Two - Catering Assistant/Store Person: 6:30am - 3:00pm (Mon/Wed/Fri start 6:30am; Tue/Thu start 7:30am) Monday to Friday, permanent, ASAP start.
  • Vacancy Three - Saturday Morning Catering Assistant/Breakfast Cook: 7:00am - 3:00pm Saturday, permanent, approximately 25 Saturdays per year, with other shifts available.

The Role

  • Assist with basic food preparation, including beverages;
  • Prepare serveries and dining area for service, and serve as required;
  • Washing up, clearing tables, work surfaces, general cleaning of kitchen/dining areas, including emptying bins;
  • Assist with checking-in and storing of supplies;
  • Keep HACCP records, such as for refrigerators and food temperatures;
  • Ensure high standards of cleanliness in work areas, refectory, dining areas and meeting rooms;
  • Provide prompt and efficient service to pupils, staff, guests and visitors;
  • Perform all tasks to the highest required hygiene standards.

Person Specification

  • Customer focused with excellent customer service skills;
  • Can-do attitude and flexible to sudden changes;
  • Previous catering experience desirable but not essential (training provided);
  • Good organisational and time-keeping skills;
  • Enjoy working with people and good communicator;
  • Good at multitasking;
  • High standards of work and personal presentation;
  • Team player, reliable and trustworthy.

How to Apply

Complete the official application form in full (CVs will not be accepted). Your covering letter should highlight the skills and attributes you would bring to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], how your experience aligns with the role, and specific achievements. Submit your completed application and monitoring form, along with your covering letter, to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or post to Assistant Bursar, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], North Street, Sutton Valence, Kent ME17 3HL. Application deadline: Friday 6th March 2026. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, enhanced DBS check, and declaration of medical fitness.

Benefits

  • Free lunches during term time;
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and refreshments;
  • Fee remission for staff children (50% discount for full-time);
  • Pension schemes (TPT defined contribution for support staff);
  • Free parking with EV charging points;
  • Use of fitness facilities;
  • Staff development opportunities;
  • Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
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