Food Service Assistant

Job Overview

This is a site‑based role within a small primary school. You will manage the daily lunchtime service, ensuring that freshly prepared meals delivered from an off‑site kitchen are served smoothly and hygienically.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining area in preparation for service.
• Serve meals to pupils in a friendly, professional manner.
• Receive and prepare delivered meals.
• Clear down and clean the kitchen and dining spaces after lunch.
• Maintain clean, safe, hygienic working areas and follow food‑hygiene and safety procedures.
• Support stock storage and deliveries when required.
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Work independently while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable attitude.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasks.
• Previous catering or food service experience is helpful but not essential; full training is provided.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Full training and uniform provided.
• Wellbeing and mental‑health support, employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Financial wellbeing tools, retirement plan and life assurance.
• Colleague discounts and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities, volunteering initiatives.
• 39 work weeks per year with equal monthly pay across 12 months.
• Pay continues during school closure periods.
• Safeguarding and welfare support for children; application of suitable background checks and DBS checks where required.

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