Catering Assistant

Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Overtime opportunities

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Swimming pool access

Job summary

Thinking Schools Academy Trust is recruiting for a Catering Assistant at Colchester Royal Grammar School. The role involves preparing and serving food, keeping the kitchen and dining area clean and hygienic, and contributing to a high-quality dining experience.

The position offers sociable term-time hours 9:30am–2:00pm, with ad hoc event cover and additional duties as part of a friendly, supportive catering team. DBS checks are required in line with safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen, retail or cleaning environment is desirable but not essential.
• Training and support will be provided.
• Forklift/food hygiene training would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving food and beverages to a high standard.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen and dining area throughout the day.
• Work sociable hours during term time with additional hours for events as needed.

Job description

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the country’s leading selective schools

Our friendly and supportive Catering team are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to help prepare and serve food and beverages, as well as maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen and restaurant.

The role would suit someone who is passionate about cooking, who would like to work incatering but with more sociable hours during term time.The successful applicant will have an enthusiasm to learn and be able to work as part of a busy team, helping them to prepare high quality, nutritious food from scratch to an excellent standard.

Experience of working in a kitchen, retail or cleaning environment is desirable but not essential. Training and support will be provided.

We offer a friendly, professional work environment with an experienced team and a contributory pension.

The working pattern is between 9.30am and 2.00pm Monday to Thursday, term time only, including inset days, with additional hours for ad hoc events.

Together with the TSAT benefits, we are able to offer free parking, ad hoc overtime opportunities, contributory pension, an Employee Assistance Programme and the use of our swimming pool during the summer months.

About Us

Colchester Royal Grammar School is an 11-18 school for boys and admits girls into a co-educational Sixth Form. It is one of very few state boarding schools, with a family style boarding house designed for 30 Sixth Form students. This adds to the multicultural community of the school, which also offers a wide range of trips, exchanges and extracurricular activities to enrich the students' education. The school has outstanding music and drama facilities and a comprehensive sports fixture list. To find out more about our school, please click here.

AwardedThe Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the DecadeandThe Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence East Anglia 2026.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That's why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We're committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
• Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

What you need to do now:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expe ct all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regardingthis process, please email [e-mail].