Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

5 days a week, 17.5hrs, 38 weeks per year

NJC Grade B £13.48ph

To commence as soon as possible in October 2026

You will need to be an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hard-working individual who can assist our kitchen staff in providing high quality meals for children, staff, visitors and events at our busy school.

You will need to have an appreciation for the challenges of working in a busy kitchen and be willing to carry out a variety of roles, including food preparation, storage of food stuff, washing up as well as other activities that may change on a day-to-day basis. Ideally, you will have previous catering experience, but training will be provided.

This position will involve the collection of meals from Landscove C of E Primary School and then transporting using own vehicle to serve pupils and staff at Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary School

Business insurance is required for the role involving transporting meals and will be reimbursed by the Trust should this inflate the premium. A mileage allowance of 55p will also be paid per mile for journeys between schools.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Preparation and serving of meals as required to include main meal, desert and drinks to pupils and staff

Assist with the laying up of table and serving counters and then clearing, cleaning and tidying following lunchtime period

To comply with all aspects of Health & safety and Food Hygiene Act.

Temperature testing of food

Clearing up and removal of waste food, packaging and other waste generated by the kitchen and its activities

Furniture moving in dining area as required

Ideally, you will:

Previous experience in a similar role in a school or commercial environment;

Be able to build good relationships with children and staff and be a friendly and positive presence in our school;

Be willing to work as part of a team and have a good sense of humour;

Be able to use your own initiative when required;

Be able to work under pressure with tight deadlines

You will be required to complete L2 Food Hygiene and Safety and other online training courses as part of your induction.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.