Catering Assistant

Closing date
Vacancy department
Domestic
Vacancy type
Full time

Benenden School are looking to recruit a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our Domestic Department. No experience is required as you will be given full training, however you must be efficient, flexible, and organised.

Main duties include preparation of the food service areas, assisting serving meals to students, staff and visitors, preparation, and cleaning of the Dining Room.

Hours:                                                            

Monday-Friday              7:30am to 4:00pm       All Year Contract

Benenden is one of the leading boarding schools in Britain. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18, with 190 of those in the Sixth Form. We are an ambitious school, with recent developments including a state-of-the-art Science Centre and All-Weather Sports Pitch, and our stunning Music School and Concert Hall opened in June. 

Meals are provided to staff whilst on duty. The School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool are available for staff to use. 

For more information and to apply, please download the application pack below. Completed applications to recruitment@benenden.school by 9:00am on Friday 23 September.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn’t accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance and our starting pay is currently in line with this.