Staff Vacancies

Monday to Friday 10.30am to 2.30pm

Actual salary £10,657 working term time only plus an occasional inset day

Start date:  September 2025

An opportunity has arisen for a catering assistant to join our busy school catering team.  Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided

Kitchen duties

• all general cleaning duties, including all equipment and machines;
• basic cooking of food, preparing and making salads, sandwiches etc;
• serving from the main kitchen counter, mini diner or sixth form;
• ability to work on own initiative manning our sixth form coffee shop if required;
• being responsible for temperatures of food, fridges, freezers;
• checking orders;
• handling money from cash machines;
• making sure stock is in rotation;
• filling vending machines;

Lunchtime duties

• setting out of tables for lunch and then putting them away at the end of service;
• preparing and setting out water jugs and cups ready for students;
• supervise the students in the queue and manage them as they move around the diner;
• ensure the tables are kept clear and clean;
• sweeping the dining areas at the end of service;
• support and monitor students during lunch services;

In addition:

• to attend any training activities and/or meetings as required; and abiding by all COSHH regulations and follow all health and safety rules and regulations
• to maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Reliable with the ability to work well within a team

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Willingness to undertake any appropriate training

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Previous experience of working in a large kitchen

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Basic Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge of health and safety regulations in relation to working in a school kitchen

Closing date: Midday  12 June 2025  Please apply using the school application form which can be downloaded and emailed to yd@gbhs.co.uk