Catering Assistant

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 3,900 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Coundon Primary School in Coventry is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our busy school kitchen team, delivering school dinners to pupils in a friendly and welcoming environment.

The role is term-time only with hours from 11:30am to 1:45pm daily. DBS/safeguarding checks are required, and we provide training, support, and an experienced catering team to work with. The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in basic food handling.
• Awareness of catering procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school dinners to pupils as part of a busy kitchen team.
• Support the catering team in daily kitchen duties in a friendly, safe environment.

Skills

Basic food handling

Catering procedures

Health and safety

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

What is the job role?

Coundon Primary School is looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to work as part of a busy team in our fast-paced school kitchen.

You will work alongside the Catering Team, delivering school dinners to the children at Coundon Primary School, in a fun and friendly manner.

The role is term‑time only and the hours of work are 11.30am until 1.45pm daily.

Who are we looking for?

• Has experience in basic food handling in either a working or non‑working environment.
• Is aware of Catering Procedures and Health and Safety requirements.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.

• We can offer training, support and an experienced, welcoming team of catering staff to work alongside.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under‑represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 31st August 2026.

Interview Date

W/B – Monday 7th September 2026

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

• Catering Assistant JD & PS.pdf