Catering Assistant

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Job Description
1 day shift as a Catering Assistant role at Rackheath Primary School, NR13 6SL, including a clear focus on the Enhanced DBS (Updated Service) requirement
Job Summary:
• An experienced Catering Assistant is required to provide short-term support at Rackheath Primary School, Willoughby Way, Rackheath, NR13 6SL.
• The role involves assisting with the preparation and service of school meals, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen and dining environment.
• The successful candidate will maintain high standards of food hygiene and work effectively as part of a friendly catering team.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Assist with the preparation and serving of hot and cold school meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment in line with food hygiene standards.
• Support with setting up and clearing down before and after meal service.
• Operate safely in accordance with health, safety, and food handling procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other catering staff and school personnel.
• Adhere to all school and Vertas Group Limited policies, including safeguarding and confidentiality.

Skills/Experience:
• Previous experience in a catering or school kitchen environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy lunch periods.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude.

Additional Information:
• This is a one-day assignment on Friday, 24th October 2025 (09:30–13:30), covering staff sickness.
• Enhanced DBS on the Updated Service – ESSENTIAL (cannot proceed without this).
• Date: Friday 24th October 2025.
• Hours: 09:30 – 13:30 (5 hours total).
• Location: Rackheath Primary School, Willoughby Way, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL.
• Client: Vertas Group Limited.


Requirements
• Previous experience in a catering or school kitchen environment (preferred). • Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling practices. • Ability to work efficiently during busy lunch periods. • Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. • Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude.
Location:
Norwich
Job Type:
FullTime

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