Food Services Assistants

Food Services Assistants

Port Regis is one of the country’s leading co-educational day and boarding schools for children aged two to
thirteen. A school in which tradition and innovation have gone hand in hand for more than a century, we
provide a thoughtful, rounded education that enables children to thrive. This education goes well beyond our
beautiful buildings and outstanding facilities – it is rooted in our culture and values.

Role Profile

We are seeking to appoint some Food Services Assistants to work various hours between Monday and Saturday.

Additional overtime hours are also available during school holidays if desired.  Please contact our Head of
Catering, James Franco by email james.franco@portregis.com or telephone 01747 857894 for further details.

The successful candidates will report to our Head of Catering and work closely with the School’s Chefs and the
wider Catering Team.  Candidates should have a cheerful and caring nature and work well in a team.

Remuneration and Benefits

The successful candidates can expect:

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Competitive rates of pay, pension and holiday benefits.
An employee assistance programme with extensive support in relation to wellbeing and wellness, finance
and legal, work and personal issues, as well as a wide range of rewards and discounts.
Complimentary use of the School’s staff gym and Sports Centre.
Delicious meals in our Dining Hall during working hours.
To join a delightful team and exceptional working environment.

Start Date

February 2026

Job Description

These details are subject to change as the Bursar or any person acting on behalf of the Bursar may reasonably direct.

Responsibilities

Serving food to diners (children, staff and visitors).
Ensure that all counters and service areas are prepared for each service.
Ensure that the service of all food and beverages to diners is carried out to the required standard.
Ensure that if food being served contains nuts that a sign is placed, to ensure the safety of diners.

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•  Take and follow instructions from Chefs about special dietary requirements.
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•  Maintain a high standard of dress and personal hygiene.

Ensure that the counters and service areas are cleared and cleaned at the end of each shift.
Ensure that cleaning of the floors and tables in the Dining Hall is to the required standard.

•  Maintain standards of safety and hygiene according to legislation and any other statutory requirements.
•  Help others when required.
•  Attend meetings and training sessions as required by the management.
•  Carry out any reasonable request from your supervisors and the management team within the general

scope and purpose of your job.
Be courteous to your fellow employees, diners and visitors.

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•  Compliance with the school’s policies and procedures, particularly with regard to safeguarding children,

health and safety and data protection.

Secondary and Infrequent Duties

•  Occasional additional working may be required to service special functions outside of contracted hours.

Application Procedure

If you feel you can meet the requirements of the post, our Head of Catering, we would be delighted to hear from
you.  Please  read  the  Safer  Recruitment  Pack,  Child  Protection  &  Safeguarding  Policy  and  Staff  Code  of
Conduct Policy in conjunction with your application.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Port  Regis  School  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  children  and  young  people.
Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure
and Barring Service.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Port Regis is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.  We encourage applications from a diverse range of
suitably  qualified  candidates,  including  candidates  wishing  to  work  flexibly  and  requiring  reasonable
adjustments.