General Catering Assistant

King's is looking to appoint a general catering assistant to work within a team of 38 staff in the catering department. Working in a modern well-equipped environment this position assists the delivery of lunches to over 1750 people on a daily basis during term time and regular school functions throughout the term. Main duties and Responsibilities:

• setting up refreshments for morning break
• setting up servery counters ready for lunch service
• serving lunch in our Rushmere kitchen and cleaning up afterwards
• cleaning areas in the main dining room
• assist with setting up of hospitality events
• using dishwashers, cleaning, restocking of cutlery and crockery
• assisting with function work (setting up, serving and clearing)
• basic food preparation
• serving pupils
As the School continues to develop and grow, staff may be required to work across more than one School site, including the new Junior School campus due to open in 2028. Flexibility to work across locations, where appropriate to the role, is therefore expected. Person Specification The successful candidate should have:
• the ability to work within a team in a fast-paced, pressurised kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards
• good communication skills with an approachable manner - contact with pupils and staff is on a daily basis and maintaining open communication is essential
• experience of catering is desirable, but full training can be provided
• basic knowledge of food hygiene would be an advantage, but full training can be offered
• an understanding of allergy awareness is preferred along with level 2 food hygiene training, but full training will be provided (desirable)
King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities. To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website: https://www.kcs.org.uk/useful-information/career-opportunities Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form which includes a covering letter. Please use the cover letter to explain how your own skills and experiences match the person specification for this role. The cover letter is an opportunity for you to share with us how you are suited to this role, how your skills are transferable to the key requirements, and your relevant life experiences or interests. Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 30th September 2026. Interview date: Monday 5th October 2026. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.

The successful candidate should have:
• the ability to work within a team in a fast-paced, pressurised kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards
• good communication skills with an approachable manner - contact with pupils and staff is on a daily basis and maintaining open communication is essential
• experience of catering is desirable, but full training can be provided
• basic knowledge of food hygiene would be an advantage, but full training can be offered
• an understanding of allergy awareness is preferred along with level 2 food hygiene training, but full training will be provided (desirable)
  
  King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.