Canteen Helper

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1200 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years.  Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support rooms.  Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge, and International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression at our school begins with the Montessori Pre-Nursery, fostering early development through hands-on, child-centred learning. Students then transition into the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at NIPS, where they build a strong foundation in inquiry-based learning. From Primary School, students advance to Secondary School (Years 7–11), where they follow a rigorous curriculum that culminates in the Cambridge IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. In Sixth Form, students undertake the two-year IB Diploma Programme (DP), preparing them for global higher education opportunities and lifelong success.

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and memberships with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the Primary School and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are looking for a temporary Canteen Helper to join our team. The Canteen Helper supports the operations of the canteen which offers food and beverage vending and other retail services. The employee has to ensure that the canteen is well stocked and maintain in the relevant records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with sanitation, hygiene, health and safety legislation, and organizational quality standards
• Assist in preparing both hot and cold beverages
• Help in the preparation and cooking of food
• Assist with general hosting duties
• Support the quality management of food and beverages
• Liaise, support, and assist other team members within the organisation.
• Provide general assistance in the kitchen as directed
• Maintain accurate records and accounts as required
• Set an example for kitchen team members in terms of commitment, work ethic, and personal character
• Responsibly use resources and help control expenses
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
• Communicate with the Canteen Manager regarding stock shortages
• Take initiative in cooking and be prepared to cover in case of staff absence

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Form iv
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in similar position.

Skills and Attributes

• A depth of understanding in the relevant area.

• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset.

• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Access to exceptional professional development opportunities through Inspired Education Group.

• State-of-the-art facilities and resources.

• A competitive remuneration package.

• Career advancement opportunities within a global network of schools.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.