Assistant Catering Coordinator for After School - Christchurch Primary School, Lichfield

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Lichfield is seeking an Assistant Catering Coordinator for their after-school program. You will be responsible for providing high-quality catering services to pupils, developing creative menu ideas, and ensuring effective communication with staff. The role requires NVQ2 in catering and a passion for quality. Closing date for applications is 31st October 2025.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of practical cooking in a large-scale environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Motivation by a passion for quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative and innovative catering ideas.
• Provide tea for approximately 30 to 40 pupils per day.
• Ensure the highest standards in food presentation and service.

Skills

Passion for quality in food production

Creative and innovative ideas

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent (catering)

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

Overview

Assistant Catering Coordinator for After School

Grade 3 Scale point 3

Monday - Thursday, Term Time

3:00pm – 5:30pm

Christ Church CE c Primary is committed to providing an excellent catering service and this continues through to our after-school provision where we provide tea for approximately 30 to 40 pupils per day

Key requirements

• You will be motivated by a passion for quality coupled with the highest standards in food production, presentation and service.
• Candidates must be capable of developing and implementing a range of creative and innovative ideas
• You must be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of practical cooking in a large-scale environment
• Effective communication skills with an emphasis on customer care are essential, as is the ability to work as part of the team

Essential Qualification: NVQ2 or equivalent (catering)

Desirable Qualification: Level 3 Food Safety

Dates

Closing date: Friday 31st October 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 5th November 2025

Application

Applicants should submit a completed application form to Mrs Brian, School Business Manager, Christ Church CE c Primary School, Christchurch Lane, Lichfield WS13 8AY or email to [e-mail]

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.