Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: 28.75 hours per week, Term Time only (38 weeks) Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 2:15pm Salary information: Scale 3, £19,763 - £20,045 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,033 per annum Start date: September 2026 Meadow High School is a special needs school, which provides education for secondary aged students aged 11-19 years with moderate and complex needs. Due to our expanding roll, an opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team of staff at our new Northwood Road (Harefield Village) site. Northwood Road is an additional site based in Harefield and will house up to 100 Pathway 1 pupils and will be ready for us to occupy in September 2026. We are particularly interested in people who have experience of working with young people with ASD and complex learning difficulties. We are looking for a highly motivated person to become a member of our dedicated catering team. The candidate must be flexible, open to new challenges and be able to work effectively as part of a team. Recent experience of working in a kitchen environment is preferred, however training will be given to the right applicant. Applicants must either hold a Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to attend the relevant training course to obtain one. Applicants should have: Experience of working within a catering organisation. (Essential) The knowledge of Safety & Hygiene regulations 2013 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. (Essential) The knowledge of electrical and kitchen equipment, safety procedures and kitchen procedures. (Essential) Hold the appropriate food hygiene certification or willing to obtain this. (Essential) The ability to supervise members of staff, work as part of a team, and to organise a workload i.e.rotas. (Essential) The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in person and on the telephone. (Essential) The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines