Catering Assistant - Term Time

Catering Assistant - Term Time

Location: Malmesbury School (Multi Academy) Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Hours: Permanent. Monday to Friday, 8:00-14:30 (30 min unpaid break) Term Time Only

About the Role

G4S Facilities Management is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team supporting Malmesbury School (Multi Academy) (North Wiltshire Schools). Working collaboratively within a dynamic environment, you will follow standard operating procedures and maintain excellent hygiene standards to consistently deliver exceptional service to our students and staff.

Are you a friendly, reliable, and organised individual looking for a rewarding role that fits perfectly around school hours?

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service & Cash Handling: Provide excellent customer service, operate coffee machines, and handle cash transactions.
  
  
• Food Preparation: Assist with preparing basic food items.
  
  
• Stock Management: Rotate catering stock and assist with stocktaking to minimise waste.
  
  
• Hospitality Services: Prepare and deliver hospitality arrangements throughout the building as required.
  
  
• Food Safety & Compliance: Maintain food safety and health and safety records, including temperature checks.
  
  
• Cleaning & Equipment Maintenance: Maintain clean work areas, ensure equipment is safe to use, and report faults promptly.
  
  
• Teamwork & Flexibility: Support team members, adapt to business needs, and work in other nearby units when required.
  
  
• Professional Standards & Training: Maintain a professional appearance, wear the required G4S uniform and safety footwear, and complete mandatory training.
  
  
• Security Clearance: Be willing to obtain the required extended security clearance before starting employment.

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

• Relevant catering experience.
  
  

• Basic knowledge of food safety and health and safety.
  
  

• Basic understanding of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
  
  

• Basic knowledge of due diligence requirements and allergens.
  
  

• Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene qualification

Desirable:

• Food Safety Certification
  
  

• Previous experience in a quality catering operation
  
  

• Basic IT competence

Benefits

As part of the G4S team, you’ll enjoy a wide range of exclusive rewards, discounts, and wellbeing perks including comprehensive employee support through SPARK, healthcare options, and high-street savings. 

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  
  

• Progression, training and development catered to you.
  
  

• Refer A Friend incentives.
  
  

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
  
  

• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
  
  

• Subsidised healthcare plan.
  
  

• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
  
  

• Confidential Counselling Services.
  
  

• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical.
  
  

• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com.   In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.

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