Summary of role

Catering Assistants are appointed to the Merchant Taylors’ School register of casual staff and engaged on an as and when basis.  These roles play an essential role in delivering high-quality meals and refreshments for various school occasions, including formal dinners, receptions, and special events during the year, engaging positively with parents and visitors to provide a welcoming experience.   The also support the Catering department during surge activity during the academic year as and when required.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities will include:
• Serving hot and cold food and beverages to the school community, including students, staff, parents, and visitors.
• Assist in the preparation of light meals and snacks.
• Occasionally required to take cash and card payments in line with our operating systems.
• Supporting external events such as weddings, Middlesex Cricket Club events, and other school functions hosted by the School, where at times will operate in some of the Schools external areas, e.g. School Cricket Pavilions, Marquees, Inner Quad, Boat House and Coffee pods .
• Ensuring excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming and professional demeanour during all interactions.
• Assisting with washing up, cleaning tasks, and maintaining a hygienic and organised workspace.
• Completing end-of-day cleaning and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively to handle busy periods or resolve issues.
• Adhering to all catering regulations and food safety standards.
• Completing mandatory training through the online training system to ensure compliance with industry best practices and standards.

Safeguarding responsibilities:

It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the Head Master.

Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School’s Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found on the Vacancy page of the School Website.