To manage catering administration and assist the Catering Manager in delivering hot lunches (prepared by an external company) during term time only. To apply, please send in your CV and cover letter.

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Description

LCS are looking for a part-time catering assistant, available 25 hours a week, to manage catering administration and assist the Catering Manager in delivering hot lunches (prepared by external company).

It will be the Catering Assistant’s responsibility to manage the parent ordering system, create menu forms and order spreadsheets, assist the Catering Manager in ordering the weekly dishes, assist the Catering Manager in serving food, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen and assist the Catering Manager in the administration involved in the kitchen.

We are keen to get exactly the right fit and there is some degree of flexibility. The successful applicant must be organised, hands on, practical, detail-oriented and willing to serve.

Previous experience within a food or school environment beneficial but not essential. Food Hygiene certificates desirable but not essential.

The post is available from June 2026.

The Catering Assistant’s duties encompass:

Ordering Food and Preparing the Menu

Liaising with the meal provider

Assisting with ordering and delivery of the meals

Assisting with stock taking and food storage

Managing the online parent ordering system and queries

Managing the Kitchen

Assisting with managing the freezers and meal supplies

Cleaning up (dishwashers available)

Conducting deep cleans and stock taking exercises

Ordering kitchen cleaning supplies

Assisting with food safety

Assisting with food usage, wastage and demand

Serving Food

Plating up heated food

Making sure the tables/crockery/cutlery are ready

Ensuring the menu and orders align

Apportioning serves per person

Complying with known allergies and intolerances