Catering Assistant

Etone College; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being package

24/7 online GP

Counselling services

Job summary

Etone College is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our busy kitchen team at Leicester Road, Nuneaton. The role is 37 hours per week during term time, with shifts Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:00 and Friday 07:30-15:00.

The pro rata salary is £21,993.64 (FTE £25,570.00) with a start date in November 2026. The Catering Assistant will support the Head Chef with meal production, kitchen hygiene and adherence to Matrix Academy Trust policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaboratively.
• Excellent organisational and service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in meal production and kitchen hygiene.
• Support smooth running of central kitchen and bistro.
• Follow Matrix Academy Trust policies on temperature checks, food labelling and dating.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Catering Assistant

Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6AA

37 Hours | Term Time| Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:00 Friday 07:30-15:00

Pro rata Salary: £21,993.64 (FTE: £25,570.00)

Start Date: November 2026

The role:

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens. Etone College runs a busy kitchen that caters for pupils, staff and visitors. The kitchen is operational for 39 weeks of the year. The Catering Assistant will be responsible to the Head Chef, who in turn is ultimately responsible to the Headteacher. The Catering Assistant will assist the Head Chef in the smooth running of the school’s central kitchen, meal production and hygiene within the kitchen and bistro area through completion of delegated tasks.

The successful candidate will need to adhere to Matrix Academy Trust policies & procedures in regard to temperature checks, food labelling and dating, cleaning schedules and hygiene regulations.

Your key skills will include:

• Having experience working within a similar busy kitchen environment;
• Someone who has a commitment to working strategically as a part of a team and working collaboratively with the team;
• Possessing excellent organisational and service skills;

Please see job description for full list of skills, requirements and duties.

About us:

It is an exciting time to join a growing and thriving Trust with a focus on school improvement. Etone College is a fully inclusive school based on traditional values and committed to ensuring Progress for All. Children experience high quality teaching and we expect high standards of behaviour and attendance. Our ambition is to be outstanding in all that we do and to ensure that all students leave with employability skills and the opportunity to access higher/further education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health

For more information, please contact the Headteacher: Mr I Smith on [e-mail].

You may also wish to contact him to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 1st November 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.