Lunchtime Server
(Term Time Only)
Job Description & Person Specification
11am – 2.30pm, Monday - Friday (17.5hrs per week)
September 2025

Responsible to:

Head Chefs

Line manages:

NA

Job Overview

To assist the Head Chef (Administration), Head Chef (Kitchen) and Catering team with
food/refreshment preparation, as well as front of house service for lunches and School
events as required.

Catering

Duties and
Responsibilities:

  To assist the preparation and presentation of food for day pupils, staff,

boarders, match teas, catering, events and functions presenting refreshments
for guests to the highest standard.

  To assist the Catering Team to ensure that all food is delivered to the correct

area of the School and on time.

  To assist with serving dishes at lunchtime and for events.
  To assist with cleaning duties such as washing up, sweeping floors etc. as

directed by the Head Chefs.

  To undertake any training necessary to fulfil the role (e.g. Health, Safety &

Hygiene)

Health and Safety

  To assist with maintaining our current high standards of catering and food
production and ensure that we comply with all Food Hygiene regulations;
  Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, and wear appropriate work

wear at all times in the kitchen.

  To assist with the removal of waste food and rubbish at appropriate times

to the designated areas

  To support with ensuring the highest level of cleanliness is maintained in the

kitchen and dining areas

Keys Skills &
Knowledge:

  Experience of working in a school environment or similar would be advantageous

but not essential.

  An understanding of Health & Safety, HACCP & COSHH Regulations and associated

Codes of Practice

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.  You may also be required to
undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.

  GCSE or equivalent maths and English with good reading, writing, arithmetic  & ICT

skills

  Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  City  &  Guilds  706/1or  706/2  or  NVQ  equivalent  Catering  Qualification  would  be

advantageous

Personal
Competencies &
Qualities:

  Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude with a willingness to learn
  Demonstrate an understanding of the nutritional value of food.
  Ability to communicate and work with people at different levels and age groups
  Flexible, with the ability to switch between tasks with ease and a good sense of

humour.

  Good verbal communication, planning & organisational skills.
  Ability to work as part of a team or on their own.
  Willingness to undertake training, to learn new skills
  Self-motivated and pro-active and takes pride in their work.
  Willing and able to seek help and guidance when required.
  Reliable, honest and trustworthy.
  High standard of personal cleanliness & appearance.
  Polite and courteous at all times, being mindful that children and parents are usually

present

  Understanding of, and adherence to, Health and Safety at work regulations not only

for your own safety, but for all those on the School site.

Commitment to
Safeguarding and
Welfare

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. At all times the
position holder will:

  Help to safeguard the children’s wellbeing and maintain public trust in the teaching

profession.

  Help to provide a safe environment.
  Help to identify children who may be in need of extra support
  Promptly raise any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and work

with other services as needed.

  Attend the relevant child safeguarding training and other mandatory induction

training as required by the School.

Promoting the
Health, Safety and
Wellbeing of
Pupils and Staff

At all times the position holder will:

  Maintain awareness of, and comply with, the School’s H&S policy.
  Where appropriate, conduct and document risk assessments in their area of

responsibility.

Probationary
period

  This role is subject to a probationary period of 12 months from the start of

employment, and may be extended at the School’s discretion.

  Performance and suitability for continued employment will be reviewed throughout

the probationary period.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.  You may also be required to
undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.