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Catering Assistant

Queen Margarets School for Girls

Catering Assistant

£23795

Queen Margarets School for Girls, York

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a0d1aa4974124f9dbdd0fdaaaf7c0333

Full Job Description

  • Work as part of the Catering Team to prepare food for service

  • Prepare service and dining areas as instructed by the Catering Manager and senior front of house Supervisor

  • Ensure food debris is removed from crockery prior to washing up and sterilisation

  • Responsible for cleaning and drying cutlery, dishes and glassware

  • Prepare light refreshments and beverages as instructed by the Catering Manager and senior front of house Supervisor

  • Receive and store products properly

  • Actively seek to improve skills and achieve personal development

  • Ensure minimum food wastage

  • Assist in ensuring stock is rotated and controlled

  • Assist with creative food presentation

  • Assist in temperature recording and monitoring completed on a daily basis., Ensure areas under control are cleaned as per cleaning schedules

  • Operate catering equipment

  • Prepare and participate in special functions (which may be outside normal working hours) and theme days as required

  • Attend training sessions as required

  • Comply with all statutory health and safety practices and procedures, including manual handling

  • Adhere to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures and provisions of contract

  • The post holder may also be required to undergo training in order to undertake duties of the post in an efficient manner.

    Good standard of education including passes in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

  • Relevant training and qualifications in food hygiene and catering


    • Experience
  • Catering experience


    • Professional knowledge, skills and understanding
  • Understanding of health and safety framework that governs catering environments

  • Use of equipment that requires specialist training

  • COSHH/PPE knowledge


    • Personal Qualities and Abilities
  • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students and young people

  • Flexible approach to work

  • Strong work ethic, reliable and punctual

  • Good standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene

  • Strong team player

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure

  • Good attention to detail

  • Ability to use own initiative

  • Strong interpersonal skills, especially with students

  • Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time

  • Ability to work in varying room temperatures

  • Must be safe using contact with hot substances, oven and hot plates.

    Established in 1901, QM is an independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18. You will find us in glorious parkland about six miles south of York. But we are much more than our surroundings, we are more than a school and we are seeking enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our first class team.