Catering Assistant

at  Aldwickbury School

Aldwickbury is an independent day and flexi-boarding school for boys located in 20 acres of grounds on the outskirts of Harpenden in Hertfordshire
As a Pre-Prep and Prep School Aldwickbury currently has a pupil roll of 365 boys aged 4-13 years. Operated as an Educational Trust the School is administered by a Board of Governors and is a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPs), the Boarding School Association (BSA) and The Independent School Christian Alliance (TISCA).
Aldwickbury is a warm, welcoming school that understands how boys think, grow, and learn. At the heart of the Aldwickbury community lies our belief that pastoral care should form the bedrock for academic success. Every boy is nurtured and encouraged to try their best, embrace challenge and most importantly; be kind.
Aldwickbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our community is one where all staff should feel supported, where kindness connects us as ‘one team’. We work with passion to deliver an outstanding education for the boys.
Our culture is one of integrity, respect, and high ambition, underpinned by a growth mindset. We are encouraged through endeavour and self-reflection to develop, grow, and support each other’s wellbeing, and happiness.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a school catering environment; desirable but not essential
• Barista training or experience; desirable but not essential

THE ROLE

Accountable to: Domestic Services Manager
Key relationships: Domestic Services Manager, Head Chef and Catering colleagues
Job Purpose: To work as part of the kitchen team to provide nutritious meals to pupils and staff, to take a share of responsibility in keeping the kitchen clean and to provide a high standard of hospitality service at school functions and events.
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (term time only)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist chefs with lunch preparation.
• Assist set up of the dining room and serve at counters for both lunch services.
• Cleaning of dining room and kitchen after service.
• Serve at morning break, staff tea breaks, and various events and functions.
• Assist in stocking, cleaning and serving drinks in the mobile catering trailer.
• Maintain the required levels of hygiene in line with Health and Safety regulations.
• A need to help at events such as match teas, school plays, prize giving, sports day, etc, throughout the year and this may be outside of your normal working hours. Advance notice of this will be given and will be paid at the standard overtime rate.
• There may be a requirement for you to work additional hours for evening hospitality functions. Again, advanced notice of this will be given and will be paid at the standard overtime rate.
• Perform additional tasks, as and when required, by the Domestic Services Manager or Head Chef.
• A requirement to complete a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course and a Food Allergen and Intolerance training course. This can be completed during your induction period. There may be a requirement to carry out additional training as required.
• This job description is not necessarily comprehensive, and the position holder will be required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required within the general scope and level of the post.