Catering jobs in Gravesend

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our Catering team. Working alongside the Catering and Domestic Support Services Manager, you will support the delivery of a high-quality catering service, helping to provide nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming and hygienic environment for students, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will be a positive and flexible team player with the ability to work to high standards, use their initiative and build positive relationships. Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential.

Bligh House, part of Cobham Hall School, is a specialist provision for students aged 11–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and anxiety as their primary barrier to learning. Our small, nurturing environment is dedicated to reducing barriers and enabling every young person to thrive.

Why choose Cobham Hall?

Cobham Hall is housed in a beautiful Grade 1 listed Tudor mansion built in 1584 and was at one stage home to the Ashes of cricketing folklore. The School is otherwise set in 150 acres of tranquil 18th Century park landscape in the pretty village of Cobham in Kent. The School is within half an hour of central London via the High Speed train service from Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras and within an hour of the Channel ports of Dover and Folkestone by car. Cobham Hall was founded in 1962. It is a member of the Round Square network of schools and indeed when it became a member back in 1971 was, at the time, the first all-girls’ school to join the network. Our small class sizes ensure that each student is supported on their educational journey and enables lessons to be dynamic and engaging.

Why choose The Mill Hill Education Group?Mill Hill Education Group is a charitable collection of independent schools. Its aims of instilling values and inspiring minds has been a key focus since the founding of Mill Hill School in 1807. All schools share an educational philosophy around developing thoughtful and responsible pupils with a global outlook. School life combines academic rigour with a breadth of opportunities to develop young people able to flourish in an ever-changing world.

• Educates boys and girls from 3–18, seeking to equip them for life, both now and in the future.
• Our stimulating academic environment and numerous activities outside the classroom encourage learning and personal growth.
• We are committed to the development of every pupil and believe that our friendly and supportive community helps this to happen.
• We seek as a group to instil a love for learning which will last a life time whilst balancing this with a readiness to embrace change.

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@millhill.group. The Mill Hill Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. As part of our Recruitment Checks, the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and Social Media Check.

Duties

• Reporting to the General Assistant Supervisor, you will take direction from and support the Head Chef and Team in the preparation, transportation, serving and clearing up of all foodstuffs and refreshments required and consumed by students, visitors and LETS
• To assist in meal presentation, including serving food and supporting the clearing and cleaning process after meals
• To deliver a high standard of customer service to all stakeholders, including staff, students, parents and visitors to the School
• To ensure in line with Health and Safety instruction, that all cleaning chemicals are kept safety stored in locked cupboards if appropriate
• To adhere to all Health and Safety and Food Safety policies put into place by the School
• All duties must be carried out to comply with The Health and Safety at Work Act; Acts of Parliament, statutory and company instruments and regulations and other legal requirements

Experience

• Literate and numerate
• Ability to work to timed schedule
• Ability to achieve standards to performance criteria
• Positive approach to learning
• Self-motivated
• Sense of own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to role
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with staff, pupils and visitors
• Flexibility to work outside of working hours

Pay: £17,350.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person