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Catering Assistant
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
We are ideally seeking individuals that have previous experience within the catering sector and welcome enthusiastic individuals who are looking to develop within the catering industry. Ace Catering prides itself on freshly prepared, local and seasonal produce and providing nutritious and tasty meals for its pupils. As a Catering Assistant, the responsibilities are shared within the team and include preparation, cooking, storing, cleaning duties, delivery and presentation in order to support the catering operation and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen. The role includes maintaining high standards and ensuring a clean, hygienic and organised environment. Duties: • Basic preparation of food and simple cooking • Serving meals ensuring correct portion control • Serving customers in a polite and friendly manner • Cleaning kitchen, its surrounds and equipment • General kitchen duties e.g. washing up • Using the equipment as directed by Kitchen Manager • Preparation of dining area • Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulation are adhered to at all times • Adhere to existing and new working practices, methods, procedures and respond positively to new and alternative systems • Taking an active part in any promotions • Participate in training and development • Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Kitchen Manager Skills: • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers • Polite and friendly • Punctual • Work well under pressure • Understanding of food hygiene • Experience of working with food previously is essential • Neat and tidy in appearance • A ‘can do’ attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team