General Catering Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds
• 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent

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Pay rate

£12.99 per hour

As a General Catering Assistant, you'll support the Head Chef and Supervisor in delivering a welcoming, efficient and high-quality catering service. From preparing and serving food to maintaining clean, safe and well-stocked catering areas, you'll help ensure students, staff and visitors have a positive experience every day.

This is a varied role within a busy catering environment, offering the opportunity to develop your skills while working as part of a supportive team. You'll follow food safety and hygiene procedures, provide excellent customer service and contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day catering operations.

We're looking for someone who is reliable, adaptable and able to work well both independently and as part of a team. Previous catering experience is desirable, particularly within an education setting, along with knowledge of food safety and allergen management. A Level 2 Food Safety qualification is desirable, although support can be provided to achieve this. Above all, you'll be committed to delivering a consistently high standard of service and creating a positive experience for our customers.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

SAT is committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.