Food Service Assistant - Must have cooking experience

Sprowston Junior School, Norwich, NR7 8EW

15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only
Monday to Friday; 11:00am - 14:00pm

£12.21 Per Hour

VERPO1

We're looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your Catering experience, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.

About us:

Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Food Service Assistant will have:

Great customer service and communication skills.
Passion for sustainability.
A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
leagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Main responsibilities include:

Assist food preparation with the head of kitchen, Layout and display food for counter service, including prepared meals and checking of temperatures, and also the layout of dining room furniture if required.
Assist in the serving of meals.
Collect and dispose of waste food and materials.
Wash-up or clean all items of crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, equipment, clean the service area, dining room and put furniture away if required. etc. in accordance with Vertas Catering policies, reporting any faults or defects noticed to the Head of Kitchen.

Skills and Experience:

• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability.
• A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
• The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Benefits :
Non contractual benefits

· Lifeworks high street and online discounts

· Company Pension

· WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling

· Mental Health First Aiders

· Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme

· Annual Making the Difference Awards

· Refer a friend rewards

· Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

The Vertas Group is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and following legislation, guidance, policies and advice on this at all times

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):

Children's barred list
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical Suitability to work with children
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings.

We are honoured to have been awarded with the 2025 King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. We are one of twenty-seven organisations nationally to be recognised with this prestigious award. This accolade highlights our outstanding dedication to sustainability and our commitment to making a difference for our people, customers, stakeholders, and the planet.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company recognised as King's Award winners, highlighting our commitment to excellence and sustainability. Work for a company that understands that protecting the planet is non-negotiable.

***This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings***