Catering Assistant

Job description

We have a number of bank Catering Assistant positions available in over 250 schools throughout the county. These positions are Monday to Friday over the lunchtime period.

In addition to this, there are many benefits including local government salary-related pension and money off vouchers for shopping are some of the benefits open to Surrey employees.

The salary for this role is £9.50 per hour.

Helping prepare and serve food is just one aspect of this varied role. Setting up the dining area, serving children and assisting with cleaning duties are all part of a typical day’s work too. You will need to get on well with colleagues and customers alike, so your friendly nature will get every opportunity to shine. We’ll provide you with all the training you need.

Twelve15 are going through an exciting time of transformation, focussing on growth and people engagement. This is a fantastic time for a motivated Bank Catering Assistant to step in to work alongside our committed key workers. As well as cooking, some admin and cleaning you will be at the forefront in delivering quality lunches within schools for our most important customers: the children. It is Twelve15’s belief that every child has a right to a good school meal.

Twelve15 are looking for:

First and foremost, a passion and skill for cooking
Bank staff who would like to become part of our internal "agency", we recognise Twelve15 bank staff are integral to our service delivery
Good communication: teamwork and customer service
Someone who is creative
Flexibility: you will be offered bank work in various locations
Full UK driving licence and car (preferred)

Twelve15 can offer you:

Full training and induction
Teamworking skills
Internal opportunities
Our Superstar initiative recognises staff via nomination from their colleagues
Get involved with mini projects and theme days
Internal wellbeing champions and services available
A regular internal e-newsletter showcasing the teams’ fantastic work and positive news
Term time only hours that allow good work/life balance

At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow.

For more information please find the full job description below and refer to this before submitting your application. We also invite you to read our Life at Surrey handbook to see insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Information you will need to complete your application:

You’ll be required to attach a CV and write a personal statement, which should detail your working history from when you left school/college to date. Please also include information regarding any gaps in your employment history.

Please include details of all experience and/or qualifications relevant to this role.

Precautions and risk assessment are currently in place to ensure the workplace is Covid-secure. Regular lateral flow testing available on site or at community centres. PPE supplied where required.

Equal opportunities

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

An enhanced DBS ’Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Please note, you will need to be able to prove your eligibility to work in the UK.