Catering Assistant

Bungay-High-School; Bungay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bungay High School is seeking a Catering Assistant to provide high-quality food and beverage service for staff and pupils, in line with Health and Safety Food Hygiene regulations. The role is permanent, 22.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with a daily pattern of 9.00am–2.00pm and a 30-minute unpaid break.

Salary is £25,219 per annum pro rata. Responsibilities include preparing, cooking and serving, following menus, maintaining hygiene, assisting with ordering and stock, and supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or school kitchen preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food and beverages to required standard.
• Follow menu plans with Catering Manager.
• Assist with menu planning and recipes.
• Maintain hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Assist with ordering and recording catering supplies.
• Attend meetings with the Catering team.

Skills

Food service

Hygiene compliance

Job description

• Bungay High School
• Address:Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1RW
• Salary:£25,219 per annum pro rata (£12,739.96 actual)
• Hours:22.5 hours per week*, 38 weeks per year
• Contract:Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference:5572

*Working 4.5 hours a day - 9.00-2.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid break.

As Catering Assistant, you will prepare and provide high-quality food and beverage service for staff and pupils at Bungay High School in line with Health and Safety Food Hygiene regulations.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• prepare, cook and serve food and beverages to the required standard
• follow menu plans agreed with the Catering Manager at Bungay High School
• assist the Catering Manager with the preparation of menu plans if required
• follow the menu and recipes agreed
• occasionally assist with special functions which may be outside of normal working hours
• carry out cleaning duties within the kitchen and dining areas as required
• follow sound hygiene practices and compliance
• ensure that health and safety regulations are observed in working practices and complete checks and paperwork as agreed with Catering Manager
• assist with the ordering, issue and recording of catering supplies as required
• assist with the operation of control procedures as required
• attend regular meetings with the Catering team
• report immediately any accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, or unfit food or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible
• participate in the performance and development review process
• comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
• ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s
• Equal Opportunities Policy.

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out. You may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.

For more information

Please contact Rachel Blake, Headteacher’s PA by calling 01986 891642 or by emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 12pm, 19 October 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 19 October 2026.

Our values, which underpin every decision we take and the systems we use, are demonstrated in 'The Bungay Way', and these aresought, caught and taughtby ourcharactervirtues ofRespect, Resilience, ReflectivenessandResponsibility. We have a comprehensive studentcharacter-building programme, through which we are working towards the nationally recognisedCharacterQuality Mark.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.A DBS check will be required for this post.

The Local Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.