Catering Assistant

Five Acres High School; Five Acres; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Five Acres High School is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain hygiene, and support a welcoming dining environment for pupils and staff.

You will work as part of a team, assist with service and till operations, stock control, cleaning, and safety compliance. Flexibility for occasional evenings is required; GCSE level education and good numeracy are expected.

Formación

• GCSE Level or equivalent education.
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Food hygiene qualification or training provided.
• Experience in a busy school kitchen desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Stock handling experience.
• Health and safety aware.
• Able to work flexible hours.

Responsabilidades

• General duties in kitchen and canteen.
• Assist in preparation and cooking of meals.
• Assist with service presentation and till use.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards.
• Secure kitchen at end of shift.
• Assist with cleaning of equipment and areas.

Conocimientos

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Educación

GCSE Level

Herramientas

Till system

Descripción del empleo

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference every day?

Whether you're looking for part time work, additional hours or a role that fits around other commitments, this could be the perfect opportunity.

At Five Acres High School, we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to help provide nutritious, high quality meals in a welcoming environment where pupils can enjoy healthy food and develop positive eating habits.

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards. You will support the smooth running of the kitchen, provide a welcoming service to pupils and staff, and help create a positive dining experience that encourages healthy eating habits.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and is passionate about providing high quality school meals in a friendly and supportive environment.

Key aspects of the role include

• General duties in the kitchen, canteen, the hub and the 10 block
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals.
• Assist with the service presentation of food and beverages. This will include use of the till system (full training will be provided)
• Attend training courses and meetings as required.
• Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Responsible for securing the kitchen at the end of shift
• Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• A good relevant education to GCSE Level or equivalent
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• A food hygiene qualification (training will be arranged if required)
• Experience of working in a busy school kitchen is desirable but not essential
• Experience of taking direction whilst under pressure
• Experience of working with stock levels
• Basic knowledge of health and safety guidelines
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent communicator
• Willingness to work flexible hours including some evening work if required (notice will be given) to support on site events.
• Commitment to working within the schools safeguarding policy
• High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm
• Commitment to high standards and expectations
• An ability to adapt to changes

About

Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and was recently rated exceptional for Personal Development and Strong Standard for all other categories by OFSTED. In addition, we have recently been recognised for our Career Development and received an award which places us in the top 10 schools nationally. Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark are further evidence that this is a great school to be a part of.. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 18 October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.