Job Information

We are looking to recruit friendly and reliable people to join our Domestic Department. We have full-time vacancies available on an all-year-round basis. No experience is required as you will be given full training, however you must be efficient, flexible, and organised.

Full Time Catering Assistant
Main duties include preparation of the food service areas, assisting serving meals to students, staff and visitors, preparation, and cleaning of the Dining Room.

Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm or 7:30am to 4:30pm

Salary: FTE £21,246.72

About Benenden
Benenden is one of the leading day and boarding schools in Britain. We were founded in 1923 and are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent. There are 550 girls in the school, aged 11-18, with 190 of those in the Sixth Form. We are an ambitious school, with recent developments including a state-of-the-art Science Centre and All-Weather Sports Pitch, and our new world-class Centenary Hall and Music School opened in June 2022.

Meals are provided to staff whilst on duty. The School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool are available for staff to use.
For more information and to apply, please complete the online application form. Applications close at 9:00am on 16th January and interviews likely to be held w/c 20th January 2025.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees. Whilst Benenden isn’t accredited to the Living Wage Foundation, we do look to the Living Wage for guidance and our starting pay is currently in line with this.