Catering Assistant

The Richard Pate School; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 15,013 - 21,382; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and supportive colleagues

Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment

Free parking on site

Subsidised lunches during term time

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The Richard Pate School in Cheltenham is inviting applications for a part-time kitchen assistant role. Responsibilities include helping in the setup and running of the kitchen, preparing meals, and cleaning tasks.

Applicants should have confident cooking skills and a friendly attitude while contributing positively to the team. The position offers a supportive environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess confident cooking and baking skills, developed at home or in catering.
• Comfortable working independently but also teamwork-oriented.
• Willing to keep up with food hygiene and health safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all tasks in running a busy school kitchen.
• Prepare packed lunches for trips and refreshments for events.

Skills

Confident cooking and baking skills

Ability to follow a recipe

Good communication with children and staff

Positive attitude and approach

Job description

Summary of Role

Assisting with all tasks involved in the running of a busy School kitchen, including setting up the dining room, preparing and serving meals and clearing away and cleaning tasks.

Working Hours & Pay

Part‑time, term‑time only – 55 hours over a two‑week cycle: alternating between 25 hours per week (9‑2) and 30 hours per week (9‑3). Hourly rate up to £13.21 per hour, contracted to 42.1 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all tasks involved in running a busy school kitchen, including setting up the dining room, preparing and serving meals and clearing away and cleaning tasks.
• Prepare packed lunches for trips, match teas for sports fixtures and refreshments for school events.

Qualifications

• Possess confident cooking and baking skills – developed either at home or in a catering environment.
• Be capable of following a recipe, and enjoy contributing recipe ideas.
• Be comfortable working on your own, and also happy to ‘muck in’ with other members of the kitchen team to complete kitchen tasks.
• Be cheerful and friendly, with a ‘can do’ attitude and a professional approach to work.
• Be willing to keep up to date in matters of food hygiene and health and safety.
• Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Be able to communicate well with children and staff members.
• Be committed to the aims and objectives of the School, and to the safeguarding and wellbeing of the School’s pupils and staff.

Benefits

• A positive working environment, with friendly and supportive colleagues.
• A strong commitment to on‑going professional development and lifelong learning.
• Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment provided.
• Free parking on site and subsidised lunches during term time.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. Candidates who have a disability or any other special requirements should let the School know if there are any reasonable adjustments they would like the School to make as part of the recruitment process.