Catering Assistant

Position: Catering Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Welwyn Hatfield

Catering Assistant - SEN Specialist School

Welwyn Garden City

£21,000 - £23,000 per annum

We are currently seeking a reliable and caring Catering Assistant to join an SEN Specialist School in Welwyn Garden City, supporting learners within an education and training environment.

This Catering Assistant role in Welwyn Garden City is ideal for someone who enjoys working in education and training and understands the importance of providing nutritious, well-prepared meals to support learners' wellbeing in a specialist SEN setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals to learners and staff within an education setting
Ensuring food is prepared and presented safely, in line with dietary requirements and allergens
Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen and dining areas
Supporting the catering team with daily kitchen duties
Creating a calm, safe, and supportive environment for learners during mealtimes

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have previous experience as a Catering Assistant or within a catering or kitchen environment (school or SEN experience within education is desirable but not essential)
Be patient, compassionate, and understanding of the needs of children with SEN
Have a good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures
Be reliable, organised, and able to work effectively as part of a team
Be willing to undergo relevant safeguarding and compliance checks required in education and training

What We Offer:

A supportive and welcoming SEN school environment in Welwyn Garden City
A competitive salary of £21,000 - £23,000 per annum
The opportunity for a Catering Assistant to make a positive difference within education.
Ongoing support and guidance

Please submit your application asap to be considered for this position in Welwyn Garden City