Catering Assistant

Description:

Catering Assistant
Location: Frensham, Farnham
Salary: £17,845 per annum
Vacancy Type:
Founded in 1906, Edgeborough is one of the leading, co-educational, independent Prep schools in Surrey situated in 50 acres of outstanding countryside in Frensham, Farnham.
The in-house catering department is responsible in delivering a wide and varied food provision for the School community, both boarding and day pupils. The department is managed by the Operations Manager, who is responsible for the Catering and Cleaning on site. The team consists of Head Chef, sous chef, pastry chef, front of House supervisor with 11 further members of the team.
The Role
Edgeborough School is seeking a highly motivated Catering Assistant to help deliver a quality catering service in line with health, safety, allergens and hygiene requirements.
The Catering Assistant plays an important role in delivering a high-quality catering service within the school. The role involves supporting food preparation, maintaining excellent
standards of hygiene and cleanliness, and helping to ensure a smooth and efficient food service throughout the school day. The successful candidate will provide a friendly and professional service to pupils, staff, and visitors while contributing positively to the wider catering team.
Main Responsibilities
* Assist in the preparation and presentation of school meals to a high standard.
* Prepare morning fruit and afternoon snacks for pupils throughout the school.
* Prepare fresh fruit pots for lunch and supper service.
* Prepare sandwiches and refreshments for after-school clubs, match teas, meetings, and events.
* Support the Head Chef in ensuring food is prepared and served on time.
* Ensure all food preparation and presentation meets the school’s standards, with careful attention given to allergens and dietary requirements.
* Minimise food waste and follow portion control guidelines to support cost-effective operations.
* Provide a courteous, friendly, and efficient service to pupils, staff, and visitors at all times.
Person Specification
* Friendly, caring, approachable manner.
* Flexible approach to changing circumstances.
* Able to use initiative and work without supervision, and either as part of a team or as a lone worker.
* Physically fit as this role can require frequent manual handling.
* Ability to manage time effectively.
* Calm and reassuring, especially in an emergency situation.
* Utterly discrete and capable of handling confidentiality appropriately.
* Willing, polite and professionally welcoming.
* Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
* Diligent with great attention to detail.
* Committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
* Team player who is able to work in harmony with others.
* Willing to undertake any training relevant to the role.
Desirable:
* Previous experience of working in a school environment
* Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Edgeborough School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
the closing date for applications is 29 June 2026
Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 6 July 2026