Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Varndean School is looking for a reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to work alongside our kitchen team. 27.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year) 8am to 2pm Monday to Friday (inc 30 min unpaid break) Salary scale 3, point 7-8 (£24,294 - £24,702 pro rata) Actual starting salary - £15,643.05.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. The role will include basic food preparation such as baking cakes, making sandwiches and salads, washing up, general cleaning duties, setting up the deli bar area and serving customers in a polite, friendly and professional manner. Full training will be given.

Reporting to the Catering Manager and Head Chef,





this is an important role in maintaining the school’s high hygiene and kitchen standards. we are looking for someone who works well in a team, who has a systematic approach to their work and who is able to follow established procedures.

Varndean is an excellent place to work. Ofsted in 2022 described the “inspirational leaders”, the “expert” teachers, “impressive” pupils and the “exceptionally strong” staff training.

We hope you will want to pursue an application further and you are welcome to make a preapplication visit to the school.