Catering Assistant at St Peter's School 2-18

St Peter’s School, York, is seeking a catering assistant. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the efficient delivery of a high quality, customer-oriented, food production service, that meets the needs of the students, staff and visitors of the School.

The successful candidate would assist in preparing the kitchen and dining hall for mealtime service including ensuring that adequate supplies of crockery and cutlery are available and in a clean and presentable state throughout service periods. They would also serve food to staff and pupils of the school and liaise with the kitchen to ensure that adequate supplies of all food being served are available throughout the service period.  

Ideally the candidate would hold some experience of working within a similar catering environment, applicants must be capable of working within a team and able to work under pressure. 

St Peter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. The successful applicant will be required to undergo statutory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

 General

      1. Health & Safety - You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter’s School’s Health and Safety policy.

 2. School values – You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school’s core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection.

St Peter's School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter's policies on equality and diversity