Catering Assistant

inploi; Bolton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a passionate Catering Assistant to join their team in Bolton. You will perform general kitchen duties, ensuring quality service and support for students aged 11-16. The role requires excellent team collaboration and effective communication with pupils and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity with significant benefits, including CPD, career progression, wellness support, and generous annual leave. Applications must be submitted via the attached form before the closing date of January 26, 2026.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Career Progression

Wellbeing Support

Generous annual leave

Lunch allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 11-16 in an educational setting.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the role demands.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen duties including food preparation, serving, and cleaning.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Diligence

Quality service delivery

Flexibility

Resilience

Health and safety awareness

Job description

ST JAMES'S CE HIGH SCHOOL

ADVERT

CATERING ASSISTANT

GRADE A SCP 2-3 (£24,413 £24,796) FTE

ACTUAL SALARY £11,084.82 - £11,258.72

20 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 1 DAY

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional, outward looking, oversubscribed high achieving school which welcomes pupils of all abilities.
St James’s is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E Multi Academy Trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT: Bury C of E High School, Canon Slade School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Has a conscientious and diligent work ethic.
• Has high standards and take pride in delivering a quality service.
• Will be willing to undertake training and work flexibly to meet the demands of a continuously improving organisation.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11‑16 in an education setting.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Understands health and safety and COSHH regulations in relation to ensuring safe working practice in undertaking your role.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To fulfil general kitchen duties within the school kitchens and staff rooms, including food preparation, serving and cleaning duties.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject‑specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year‑round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.st-james.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333000 or by emailing [e-mail]

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link:

Catering Assistant (20 hrs) | SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 26th January 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC

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