Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant at Richard Huish College

We are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join the team based at Richard Huish College to provide a high-quality service to students and staff. Experience of high standards within a food service environment in a commercial or similar environment, excellent customer service skills and an ability to work flexibly are all essential for this role. A full driving licence is required.This role would include• Preparing and serving food and beverages • Operating the till and adhering to cash handling procedures• Always providing excellent customer service to students and staff.• Completion of logs for allergens, temperature, food prep, food transportation, cleaning and wastage• Ensuring the service areas are clean and tidy,• Ensuring health and safety regulations and the company food hygiene procedures are always adhered to.• Covering some weekend shifts at our Boarding house on a rota basisRole Details•

Hours of work

08:30 to 14:30 Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, term time only 38.8 weeks per year•

Hourly Rate

£12.71•

Actual Salary

£16,929 PA•

Start date

ASAP•

Closing date

2nd November 2026 (early application is encouraged as interviews may take place as applications are received)•

Interview date

W/C 9th November 2026The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.