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General Catering Assistant

United Kingdom, Canterbury Employment contract 12.60 GBP / Hour · Job Posted January 05, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable General Assistant to support the day-to-day food and service delivery across the school. This role is essential in ensuring pupils, staff, and visitors receive high-quality, nutritious meals served with care, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Job Responsibility

  • Assist in the preparation and serving of lunch and snacks
  • Maintain cleanliness of the front and back of house areas including organising dishes and utensils
  • Following proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure food safety and prevent contamination
  • Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and notify management of any shortages or discrepancies
  • Provide friendly and efficient service to students and staff during mealtimes, addressing any concerns or special dietary needs
  • Participate in training sessions and meeting related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards

Requirements

  • Ideally have experience working within Education catering
  • Have good Health & Safety knowledge
  • Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused
  • Fun and enthusiastic
  • Have excellent organization skills
  • Demonstrate great attention to detail
  • Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team
  • Possess great customer service skills
  • Have a flexible approach to work
  • Must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK

What we offer

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
  • 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
  • 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
  • Bespoke training & development opportunities
  • Pension & life insurance
  • Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
  • Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
  • Free meals while at work
  • Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

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