General Catering Assistant

Salary: £25,716 plus excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, health benefits, free gym membership, free lunch during term-time

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.

This is a term time only role working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

• 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)

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.