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Bungay High School
Address
Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1RW
Salary
£25,219 per annum pro rata (£12,739.96 actual)
Hours
22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract
Permanent, required as soon as possible
Reference
5572
Working Hours
4.5 hours a day - 9.00-2.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid break.
About the Role
As Catering Assistant, you will prepare and provide high-quality food and beverage service for staff and pupils at Bungay High School in line with Health and Safety Food Hygiene regulations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and serve food and beverages to the required standard
- Follow menu plans agreed with the Catering Manager at Bungay High School
- Assist the Catering Manager with the preparation of menu plans if required
- Follow the menu and recipes agreed
- Occasionally assist with special functions which may be outside of normal working hours
- Carry out cleaning duties within the kitchen and dining areas as required
- Follow sound hygiene practices and compliance
- Ensure that health and safety regulations are observed in working practices and complete checks and paperwork as agreed with Catering Manager
- Assist with the ordering, issue and recording of catering supplies as required
- Assist with the operation of control procedures as required
- Attend regular meetings with the Catering team
- Report immediately any accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, or unfit food or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible
- Participate in the performance and development review process
- Comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
- Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
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Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out. You may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.
How to Apply
Please complete your application by visiting My New Term and write your covering letter of application to Chanel Oswick, Headteacher.
We do not accept CVs. No Agencies.
Closing Date
12pm, 19 October 2026.
Interview Date
Week commencing 19 October 2026.
Our Values
Our values, which underpin every decision we take and the systems we use, are demonstrated in 'The Bungay Way', and these are sought, caught and taught by our character virtues of Respect, Resilience, Reflectiveness and Responsibility. We have a comprehensive student character-building programme, through which we are working towards the nationally recognised Character Quality Mark.
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Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be required for this post.
Local Governing Body
The Local Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Important Information
To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.
For more information, please contact Rachel Blake, Headteacher’s PA by calling 01986 891642 or by emailing rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk.
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