Robertsbridge

Catering Assistant

£14.24 per hour (salary is dependant on qualifications/experience)

September – Part time (20 hours per week)

Refer a friend scheme - £125 for both of you!

Vision for Education are recruiting for a Catering Assistant on a part time basis for a SEN school, in Robertsbridge, to start next academic year.

About the role

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join a dedicated team within a specialist SEN school. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a positive dining experience for pupils with a range of additional needs, helping to ensure they receive nutritious meals in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.

Working alongside the Catering Manager, you will assist with the preparation, serving, and cleaning of meals while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals, snacks, and refreshments.
• Set up and clear down dining areas before and after service.
• Support pupils during mealtimes, promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures at all times.
• Wash kitchen equipment, utensils, and crockery, ensuring cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Replenish food and beverage supplies as required.
• Help maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen and dining area.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to meet the needs of pupils.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Drives and has access to own vehicle

• Is friendly, approachable, and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Has previous experience in catering, hospitality, or food service.
• Understands the importance of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Has a patient, caring, and respectful approach when working around children and young people with special educational needs.
• Is reliable, punctual, and able to work in a busy environment.
• Holds a Food Hygiene Certificate.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a Catering Assistant employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Catering Assistant , apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Brighton Branch on 01273 952488 or email brighton@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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