Catering Assistant

Brimrod Community Primary; Castleton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Training in Food Hygiene

Training in Allergens

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Brimrod Community Primary is seeking an experienced Catering Assistant to deliver high-quality meals for pupils and staff in our busy school kitchen. This part-time, term-time only role works 25 hours a week, with a pro rata salary of £26,427 (£13.70 per hour).

You will contribute to healthy eating, follow health and safety standards, and work closely with school leadership. Successful applicants must be Rochdale residents within borough boundaries and will undergo Enhanced DBS and background

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills and a love for quality food.
• Creativity and an innovative approach.
• Excellent kitchen skills and strict adherence to Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and allergens (training provided).
• Great communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality meals for pupils and staff in a busy school kitchen.
• Work closely with school leadership and stakeholders.
• Promote healthy eating among pupils.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Creativity

Kitchen hygiene

Dietary needs knowledge

Communication skills

Flexible attitude

Job description

External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (i.e where the household pays council tax to Rochdale Borough Council).

Salary: £26,427 pro rata. £13.70 per hour.

This is a part time, term time only role working 25 hours a week.

Join Our Team at Fresh Kitchen!
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Catering Assistant to help deliver high-quality meals for pupils and staff in a busy school kitchen.

As part of our team, you will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a passion for great food while working closely with school leadership and stakeholders.

What We are Looking For:

• Strong culinary skills and a love for quality food
• Creativity and an innovative approach
• Commitment to promoting healthy eating among pupils
• Excellent kitchen skills and strict adherence to Health & Safety
• Knowledge of dietary needs and allergens (training provided)
• Great communication skills and a flexible, "can-do" attitude
• Residency in Rochdale or Oldham

What We Offer:

• Term-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Full training in Food Hygiene, Allergens, Safeguarding, and kitchen operations
• Uniform provided

Appointment to this post is subject to Enhanced Child workforce DBS and background checks.

If you are unsuccessful in this application, you may be considered for a similar role on our casual register.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.