Catering Assistant (St Catherine's College) at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

24796.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food preparation, Customer service, Kitchen cleaning, Cash handling, Health and safety, Food hygiene, Stock management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: 17.5 Hours Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc. (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Fixed term for: 6 Months Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 29 April 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: St Catherines College Priory Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7EJ Phone: 01323 465469 Email: swindsor@stcatherines.college [swindsor@stcatherines.college] Website: www.stcatherines.college [www.stcatherines.college] Please note, we do not accept CVs. We are urgently looking for a Catering Assistant to join our café team. The hours of work are 10.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday, school term time only. This is initially a fixed term post for six months, but there is a good possibility that this will be extended. The main purpose of this post is to assist the Catering Manager in the preparation and serving of meals and undertaking cleaning of the kitchen and café area, having regard to health, safety, and food hygiene regulations. In addition, the post holder will be required to work at the till in the assigned tuck shop. Full training will be given in the use of our cashless system. Other duties will include to provide general assistance with storing deliveries and stocking fridges and cleaning crockery and utensils prior to them going through the dishwasher. Previous experience in food preparation would be desirable but is not essential. We Offer You: • A friendly, supporting and caring staff team • Local Government Pension Scheme • Free membership for Benenden Health Care • A fabulous staff room with complimentary tea and coffee • Free on site car parking • We are part of a growing trust, (Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust) Please apply via application form which should be returned to SWindsor@stcatherines.college [SWindsor@stcatherines.college] prior to the closing date, 12 noon Wednesday 29 April 2026. Additional Information The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Responsibilities

The Catering Assistant will assist the Catering Manager with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen and café cleanliness. Additionally, the role involves operating the till in the tuck shop and managing stock deliveries.