Part Time Catering Assistant

Aurora Chaldon School

As part of our growth strategy, The Aurora Group are really pleased have recently opened a brand new SEND Secondary School in September 2025 in Chaldon, Surrey for young people aged 11-16 who require support with social communication, emotional regulation and sensory processing, typically associated with Autism. All of our students have access to a broad and exciting curriculum, allied to the national curriculum, personalised to meet their needs, interests and passions. With a model of small classes, high levels of classroom support and a supernumerary multi-disciplinary intervention team we are able to give students “every opportunity to achieve”

We are looking to recruit a Part-Time Catering Assistant to join our team at Chaldon School.

The main purpose of the role

Our support service teams are an essential pillar in enabling our young people to achieve their full potential.

The role of the Catering Assistant is to ensure prompt and efficient preparation and service of meals and to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the catering areas to the required standard.

With a strong emphasis on Health & Safety, you'll be expected to ensure that the catering areas are kept clean and tidy and in collaboration with the Cook and ensure that our food service is delivered in a professional, friendly and hygienic manner.

You will undertake tasks assigned to you regarding food preparation, cooking, cleaning, serving, and completion of Health and Safety paperwork.

Successful candidate qualities

Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards for the catering environment.

Knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs insofar as they impact upon the support services to be provided including management of individual needs (health, social etc.) and challenging behaviours.

Knowledge of the key aspects of Health and Safety legislation.

Excellent communication skills with a range of internal and external people, verbally and in writing

An enthusiasm for cooking, no formal training required, though any relevant qualifications would be desirable

Awareness of special diets and allergens

Good level of cleanliness

A warm and friendly attitude

How to Apply

You can apply online by completing our online application form. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.