Catering Assistant

Quantum Multi-Academy Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Quantum Multi-Academy Trust is hiring a catering assistant to join the school catering team in Chelmsford. The role is term-time only, 20 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays 10:30am–2:30pm, with occasional inset days.

You will perform general kitchen cleaning, food preparation, serving at various dining areas, and supervising students during lunch service, while adhering to COSHH and health and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Reliable with the ability to work well within a team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to undertake any appropriate training.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Basic Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a school kitchen.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning duties for kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Basic cooking and food preparation.
• Serve from kitchen counters and dining areas.
• Monitor food temperatures and stock rotation.
• Handle cash and observe hygiene standards.
• Assist with setting tables and supervising students.
• Attend training activities and adhere to health and safety rules.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to train

Education

Basic Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Actual salary £11,092 working term time only plus an occasional inset day

An opportunity has arisen for a catering assistant to join our busy school catering team. Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided

Monday to Friday 10.30am to 2.30pm (20 hours per week)

all general cleaning duties, including all equipment and machines;

basic cooking of food, preparing and making salads, sandwiches etc;

serving from the main kitchen counter, mini diner or sixth form;

ability to work on own initiative manning our sixth form coffee shop if required;

being responsible for temperatures of food, fridges, freezers;

checking orders;

handling money from cash machines;

making sure stock is in rotation;

setting out of tables for lunch and then putting them away at the end of service;

preparing and setting out water jugs and cups ready for students;

supervise the students in the queue and manage them as they move around the diner;

ensure the tables are kept clear and clean;

sweeping the dining areas at the end of service;

support and monitor students during lunch services;

In addition:

to attend any training activities and/or meetings as required; and abiding by all COSHH regulations and follow all health and safety rules and regulations

to maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Reliable with the ability to work well within a team

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Willingness to undertake any appropriate training

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Previous experience of working in a large kitchen

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Basic Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge of health and safety regulations in relation to working in a school kitchen

Closing Date: 14 October 2026

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: ECC4390-493.