Catering Assistant

🌟 Join us to grow your career in Catering! 🌟 📍 Upton Court Grammar School 🗓️ Apply by: 9am, 17th June 2026. Please either apply via TES or download an application form and email it to recruitment@pioneereducationaltrust.org.uk We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant (with the ability to drive) to assist and support the Catering Director in the provision of an efficient and effective catering service for schools within Pioneer Educational Trust, based in Slough. Hours: 30 hours per week: Monday to Friday: 9am – 3pm (no lunch break) Term time (38 weeks) plus 5 days The successful candidate must have a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to gain one) and also preferably hold a current, clean and valid driving license. Your main aim will be the preparation, cooking and service of healthy and high-quality meals to meet the specifications as defined by the Trust. This will also include meeting meal requirement for staff, students and any special or emergency function catering. Experience of working in school or hospital catering (e.g. Mass production of meals) is desirable. Other responsibilities include: · Presentation and serving of meals and dining room arrangements · Cleaning of the catering, serving and eating areas when required · Assisting in menu and recipe development · Assisting with the supervision and training of on-site catering staff · Assisting in stock take procedures as required Why Pioneer Educational Trust? At Pioneer Educational Trust, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a community, a career and a commitment to your wellbeing. Our mission is grounded on four core values which our schools embrace: · We pioneer: by preparing the way for others to follow, we transcend barriers through aspiration, innovation and risk. Pioneer engenders determination, commitment and responsibility to better society through education and learning, never accepting mediocrity · We inspire collaboration: working in partnership and co