Catering Assistant

Brownhills Ormiston Academy; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownhills Ormiston Academy is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support the daily delivery of our catering provision across the school.

You will work closely with the Head of Kitchen to maintain high standards of food quality, safety and service, assist with meal preparation, serving and the day-to-day operation of the catering facilities.

The role also involves helping promote healthy eating and waste reduction while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in daily delivery of catering provision.
• Assist in delivering high standards of food quality and safety.
• Support in day-to-day kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals.
• Ensure catering areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
• Support healthy eating, sustainability and waste-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety

Job description

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Here at Brownhills Ormiston Academy, we are looking to recruit a highly enthusiastic and committed Catering Assistant to support with the daily delivery of our catering provision.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Kitchen to ensure high standards of food quality, service, food safety and compliance are consistently achieved. You will support the catering operation of the whole school

You will support in day-to-day kitchen operations such as preparing, cooking and serving meals. You will ensure that all catering areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard, and will help drive healthy eating, sustainability and waste-reduction initiatives.

For more information about the role responsibilities please see attached job description.

About the Academy

Brownhills Ormiston Academy is a happy, supportive and caring place to be. We are completely clear that our students have one chance at their education, and we have a duty to make it count. Our students are our best advert: they are hard-working, respectful, friendly and kind. Our mission is that they leave us with the skills, attributes and academic qualifications to enjoy a life of choice and opportunity.

We understand the demands of the education industry and enable a sensible approach to workload, and a calm and respectful environment through our Workload and Wellbeing Charter. We have been awarded the Sandwell Well-being Charter Mark for showing commitment to creating a school that promotes the well-being of pupils, staff and parents.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys

The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.

A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued

• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.

• Automatic pay progression

• Generous pension and life cover

• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through ourbenefitsplatform

• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.

The closing date for this post is Wednesday 2 September 2026.

Brownhills Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is advertised in accordance with OAT recruitment and selection policy.
Canvassing any member of staff, or member of the Governing Body, directly or indirectly is prohibited and will be considered a disqualification.

You can find all the academy policies (including Safeguarding) here: policies