Catering Assistant

Redhill Academy Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm welcome and induction

Supportive teams and networks

CPD through Redhill Teaching Hub

My Contribution appraisal

Recognition of achievements

Job summary

Brookfield Community School, part of Redhill Academy Trust, is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our busy school kitchen. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain high hygiene standards and operate catering equipment safely.

This role offers flexible term-time hours and the opportunity to contribute to a welcoming dining experience for students and staff. Experience in catering and knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment and understanding of food hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Confident serving customers and operating a till.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to students, staff and visitors.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Operate catering equipment safely.
• Provide a welcoming service in a busy school kitchen.
• Support the wellbeing of the school community.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene

Health and safety

Communication

Time management

Cash handling

Tools

Till

Job description

Catering Assistant - Brookfield Community School

Redhill Academy Trust pay scale Band 5 scale point 28

Actual salary: £11,521 per annum (Ful time equivalent: £25,218)

20 hours per week - Part time, Permanent / Maternity cover, Term time only

Required from as soon as possible

Brookfield Community School has a fantastic opportunity for an additional Catering Assistant to join our busy and successful school kitchen. With a brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen which opened in October 2026, this is an exciting time to become part of our dedicated in-house catering team.

About You…

You will be a hardworking and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in providing excellent service. Ideally, you will have experience in a catering environment and an understanding of food hygiene and health and safety requirements. You will have good communication and time management skills, be confident serving customers and operating a till, and be committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food preparation.

What We Can Offer…

• 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.

Your role…

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operation of the school catering service, helping to prepare and serve food, maintain high standards of hygiene, operate catering equipment safely, and provide a welcoming service to students, staff, and visitors. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will play an important role in ensuring an enjoyable dining experience and supporting the wellbeing of the school community.

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.