Catering Assistant

Hall Park Academy; Carlton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Carlton Academy is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to join our busy school meal service. The role is part-time (32.5 hours weekly) within Redhill Academy Trust, starting as soon as possible, with term-time scheduling.

You will support high-quality meals, deliver friendly customer service, and work as part of a dedicated team to promote healthy, nutritious options for students.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or school meals is preferred.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Basic understanding of health and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate a till in line with the NRS cashless catering system.
• Assist with the counter service of food.
• Help with the preparation of hot and cold food.
• Keep all food preparation and service areas clean and tidy.
• Wash and dry equipment.
• Ensure the dining room is clean and tidy at the end of each session, including wiping tables.
• Take delivery of food stock and ensure they meet required standards.
• Understand the required level of health and safety, food hygiene and nutritional standards.
• Have good product knowledge.

Skills

Till operation

Food preparation

Customer service

Health & safety

Food hygiene

Education

None

Tools

NRS cashless catering system

Job description

Catering Assistant - The Carlton Academy

Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale Band 5, Scale Point 28

Actual salary: £18,722.26 per annum (FTE: £25,218.62)

32.5 hours per week - Part time, Permanent, Term time only

Required as soon as possible

Make a difference every day by helping to deliver high-quality meals in a busy and rewarding school environment. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to become part of our dedicated team.

About You…

You will be a positive and motivated team player with excellent customer service skills and a passion for supporting the health and wellbeing of young people through nutritious meals.

What We Can Offer…

At The Carlton Academy we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

• A warm welcome and thorough induction
• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Explore our full range of staff benefits: Redhill Academy Trust - Why Work For Us?

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future.

We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values

Your role…

As a Catering Assistant, You’ll

• Operate a till in line with NRS cashless catering system.
• To assist with the counter service of food.
• To help with the preparation of hot and cold food.
• To keep all food preparation and service areas clean and tidy.
• To wash and dry equipment.
• To ensure the dining room is clean and tidy at the end of each session, including wiping of tables.
• Take delivery of food stock and ensure they are to the required standards.
• To have a full understanding of the required level of health and safety, food hygiene and nutritional standards.
• To have good product knowledge.

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.