Dining Hall Assistant

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc).
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteers leave - up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Unrivalled individual training and development.
• Well established apprenticeship programme.
• Team & company social events.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Workplace pension.
• Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

An outstanding prep school and nursery located in South East London for students 3 years old to 11. Catering for just under 500 students and teachers daily. We offer a core feeding of lunch with some high end hospitality throughout the year. This location operates Monday to Friday and operates mainly term time. Additionally this location benefits from great transport links.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and organised Dining Hall Assistant to support the smooth delivery of food and service within a school or similar catering environment.

The successful candidate will help create a welcoming dining experience, support children during meal times and maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and customer service.

• Support the serving of food and drinks to children, staff and guests as required.
• Encourage positive and healthy eating habits and provide a friendly and supportive service.
• Ensure children with food allergies or intolerances receive the correct meals and follow all allergen procedures.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Set up the dining hall before service and ensure it is clean, tidy and ready for use.
• Clear tables and clean the dining hall following meal service.
• Work closely with the kitchen and catering team to ensure an efficient and high-quality service.
• Provide a welcoming and professional customer service experience.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised dining hall environment.
• Carry out other reasonable duties required to support the catering operation.

Contract: Part Time, Permanent Salary: £13.54 Hours: 20h per week

• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, school or customer service environment is desirable.
• Experience of working with children is desirable but not essential.
• A genuine interest in food and providing excellent customer service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work in a busy environment while maintaining high standards.

• Reasonable to good verbal English communication skills.
• Reasonable to good written English and reading skills.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene and health and safety requirements is desirable.
• Ability to follow food allergy and intolerance procedures accurately.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for children.