Food Service Assistant (Catering)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 5aeadf89-0b27-486a-8861-db1c73808ca0 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
• Excellent communication skills in order to respond to the needs of pupils, colleagues and visitors;
• Experience of working in a kitchen environment and using kitchen appliances in a school;
• Ability to follow school policies, procedures and instructions;
• Work methodically, with attention to detail;
• Able to resolve routine issues in the preparation and service of food;
• Patience and a calm manner.
What the school offers its staff
- free health insurance- free parking on all sites
- access to employee assistance programme
- pension scheme
-annual leave included within salary
Further details about the role
We wish to appoint a Food Service Assistant to work in the school kitchen/s and support the provision of a high-quality food service at Robert Clack School. Although this role may be based at one school site, it is not site specific and you may be asked to work at any of the three school sites.
The successful candidate will be required to assist with services, which will include food preparation, cooking, preparation and cleaning of the kitchen and dining room areas, pot and dishwashing and food service to the pupils and staff. You should be aware that this role includes manual handling/lifting.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Excellent communication skills in order to respond to the needs of pupils, colleagues and visitors;
• Experience of working in a kitchen environment and using kitchen appliances in a school;
• Ability to follow school policies, procedures and instructions;
• Work methodically, with attention to detail;
• Able to resolve routine issues in the preparation and service of food;
• Patience and a calm manner.
What the school offers its staff
- free health insurance- free parking on all sites
- access to employee assistance programme
- pension scheme
-annual leave included within salary
Further details about the role
We wish to appoint a Food Service Assistant to work in the school kitchen/s and support the provision of a high-quality food service at Robert Clack School. Although this role may be based at one school site, it is not site specific and you may be asked to work at any of the three school sites.
The successful candidate will be required to assist with services, which will include food preparation, cooking, preparation and cleaning of the kitchen and dining room areas, pot and dishwashing and food service to the pupils and staff. You should be aware that this role includes manual handling/lifting.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.