Food Service Assistant

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Closing Date:

07/08/2026

Job Category:

Catering Staff

Contract Perm - Part Time

Position Food Service Assistant

Salary£13.01

Days per week 5 out of 6 (Monday to Saturday). Evenings and Weekends (Saturday Day time) - various shift patterns available.

Hours between 18 and 30 per week - variable and flexible

Working Pattern Tuesday and Thursdays 17:00 - 22:00, Saturday 10:00 - 18:00, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 16:00 - 20:00

Hurstpierpoint College (known as Hurst) is a thriving co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 4 to 18, Located between Haywards Heath and Brighton, with excellent transport links to London and an extensive network of school transport services across Sussex, Surrey and Kent, Combining a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education, Hurst provides an inspiring environment in which pupils and staff can flourish.

The College comprises a Junior Prep School, Senior Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form, educating over 1,300 pupils.Alongside day places, Hurst offers flexible, weekly and full boarding options, creating a vibrant and diverse school community.

As an employer, Hurst is a welcoming and ambitious community of around 480 staff, united by a shared commitment to helping young people achieve their personal best and preparing them for success in their future lives and careers.

• Prepare food service areas and present food to high standards.
• Deliver a quality catering service in line with agreed procedures and schedules.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic front and back of house areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules and food safety procedures.
• Assist with setting up and serving hospitality and catering events.
• Attend daily service briefings and support smooth service delivery.
• Complete quality checks and maintain service records where required.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report incidents or risks.
• Support special events and functions as required

• A positive, friendly, and customer-focused approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
• Good awareness of health, safety, and food handling practices.
• A professional attitude and appearance.
• A willingness to learn and take part in training.
• The ability to follow procedures and work schedules accurately.
• A passion for delivering excellent service and creating positive customer experiences.

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.