Food Service Assistant

Stwilfrids; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Crawley seeks a Food Service Assistant to join their kitchen team. The role involves meal preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates are team players with a flexible attitude and the ability to handle pressure. Knowledge of basic food hygiene is advantageous. This position is based in a supportive community focused on providing a nurturing environment for young people. Applications are encouraged as the school values commitment and hard work.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to working sensitively with young people.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and serving of meals.
• General kitchen cleaning tasks.
• Operating cashless till systems.

Skills

Team player

Flexible attitude

Ability to work calmly under pressure

Education

Knowledge of basic food hygiene

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Food Service Assistant to join our friendly and enthusiastic kitchen team as soon as possible. The role includes the preparation and serving of meals and general duties including cleaning tasks in the kitchen, servery and associated areas and operating the cashless tills system.

We are looking for a great team player with a flexible attitude and who strives to be the best they can be. A commitment to working sensitively with young people as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure is crucial to this role. Knowledge and/or certification of basic food hygiene would be an advantage.

The strength of community here at St Wilfrid’s is a strong one based upon mutual respect. The staff work incredibly hard and are prepared to go the extra mile. Our students are amazing and they contribute enormously to making the school such a welcoming and productive place. Our most recent Catholic School Inspection Report (October 2024) and our Ofsted Report (March 2023) certainly reinforce this aspect of school life. All potential applicants are invited and encouraged to arrange a visit – we firmly believe you won’t be disappointed!

This is a school that wants to be the very best it can be. Do you want to be part of that? You do not need to be a Catholic to work here, indeed many of our staff are not, but a willingness to embrace the ethos of the school is expected. If you want to work in a school where everyone is valued and supported to be the best they can be (both students and staff) then this is the school for you. You can get a flavour of St Wilfrid’s here. As you will see from this link, we have great facilities, great staff and above all, great students.

To apply, please download and submit the Support Staff Application Form.

We reserve the right to review applications, interview and appoint before the closing date, so please make sure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

St Wilfrid’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check at an Enhanced level.