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Job Title: Catering & General Assistant (Temporary)
Job Purpose
To support the delivery of a high-quality catering serviceby serving food, maintaining food temperature controls, and carrying outgeneral housekeeping duties. The postholder will help ensure a safe, clean, andwelcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors while adhering to foodhygiene and health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve food and beverages in a professional, friendly, and efficient manner.
- Monitor and record food temperatures in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Assist with basic food preparation and kitchen support duties.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene within kitchen, dining, and food preparation areas.
- Carry out general housekeeping duties including sweeping, mopping, cleaning, and tidying.
- Wash and store kitchen equipment, utensils, and crockery safely.
- Follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.
- Dispose of waste appropriately and maintain a safe working environment.
- Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors.
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Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in catering, kitchen, cleaning, housekeeping, or hospitality environments.
- Experience of working to health and safety procedures.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience working within a school, care, or educational setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Desirable
- Health and Safety training.
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Compliance Requirements
Essential
- Enhanced DBS Check required.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working in a school environment.
- Ability to comply with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.
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Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently.
- Good attention to detail and cleanliness standards.
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work.
Additional Details
·        Location: Thurton CEVC Primary School,Norwich, NR14 6AT
·        Working Hours: 15 Hours/Week
·        Pay Rate: £16.05/ Hour UMB
- We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
·        Closing date: Soon – early applications areencouraged
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