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Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing talent and providing excellent service in school catering. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with children, prepare and serve meals, and work in a supportive team environment. With flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance, you will play a vital role in creating a positive dining experience for students. If you are passionate about food service and eager to develop your skills, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy a range of benefits while making a difference in the community!
This role has a starting salary of £22,599 per annum (full time equivalent), equivalent to £12.04 per hour, plus annual leave allowance.
We have a number of part-time permanent and fixed term Catering Assistant positions available in over 250 schools throughout the County. Many of our staff work around 10 hours per week but there are positions from 10 to 20 hours. These positions are primarily Monday to Friday over the lunchtime period.
We are very committed to developing talent and skills to ensure our team members are the very best they can be and can grow and flourish. If you want to be part of this great team with fantastic opportunity to showcase your passion and skill, please read on.
Rewards and Benefits
About the Role
Using your passion, creativity and enthusiasm for serving great food, you will help to prepare and serve food, set up the dining area, serve children, and assist with clean up duties. Your main goal will be to assist in the school kitchen to provide excellent customer service to our most important customers: the children. You may also occasionally be asked to work in other local schools.
This is an entry level role, therefore, no specific qualifications are required. All we ask is that you are committed, motivated, and a team player.
Customer service is at the front and centre of the Twelve15 Vision and Mission. If you have good communication skills, the ability to be flexible and adaptable, and the capability to support the work of the Chef Manager, we would like to hear from you!
Shortlisting
As part of the application process, you will be asked to answer the following questions:
An Enhanced DBS check for regulated activity and the Children's Barred List check will be required for this role. This will be paid for by Twelve15. You need to be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.