At a Glance
- Tasks: Support catering services by preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious meals to students and staff.
- Company: Join South West Norse, a leading provider of catering and facilities management.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, pension scheme, annual leave, and award-winning training.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for career progression within a national organisation.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while making a positive impact on students' meals.
- Qualifications: Previous catering experience preferred, but training is available for enthusiastic candidates.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Catering Assistant required at Hawkchurch Primary School, Sidmouth, Devon - EX13 5XD.
£26,438.07 pro rata - Equates to £12.71 per hour.
15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 11am-2pm.
South West Norse is established in delivering catering, cleaning, and facilities management services to a portfolio of clients in the local region in partnership with Devon County Council.
As we recognise the importance of building a strong kitchen team to be a key ingredient to our catering success, we currently have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis working Term-time only.
The Role:
- You will be supporting all aspects of the catering service including ensuring completion of the preparation, cooking, presentation and service of our nutritious food and beverage outlets to students and staff while complying with food hygiene, Health and Safety and QA procedures.
- This customer facing role will provide you with great exposure to all aspects of the catering environment with lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills within the industry.
- This role will require you to pick up the meals at Sidmouth Primary School, then transport these to Hawkchurch Primary School. You will then serve these, clear up and take these back to Sidmouth Primary School.
- Due to the travel requirements of this role a Full UK Driving Licence is required, along with access to a personal vehicle.
Our Successful Candidate:
- While we would ideally be seeking an individual that has previous experience within the role, at Norse we can offer full training and support for enthusiastic individuals who are looking to develop within the catering industry with a national company.
- We will expect you to demonstrate:
- Previous catering experience or willing to be trained in your new role.
- Friendly and polite customer service.
- Capable of working to deadlines in a busy environment.
- Working within a team.
Why work for South West Norse?
- Its important to us that we give you the confidence and knowledge to perform your role to the best of your ability.
- We provide access to award-winning training, so you have the tools for fantastic self-development, giving you ownership of your career.
- We want you to succeed!
- From day one all of our employees benefit from our company pension scheme and annual leave allowance, and this will be combined with a number of local benefits and the opportunity for progression and development within a national organisation.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer.
- We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the date you applied, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.
Catering Assistant in Axminster employer: Norse Group
At Norse Care, we pride ourselves on being Norfolk's largest care provider, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions truly matter. With access to fully funded accredited courses and excellent career progression opportunities, you can develop your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents. Our commitment to employee wellbeing and a culture that champions compassion and teamwork makes St Edmunds an exceptional place to grow your career in care.
