Catering Assistant

Achievement Through Collaboration; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Coaching support

EAP access

GP access

Job summary

Thames Primary Academy and Nursery is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the lunchtime catering team. This part-time, permanent role runs term-time plus one week insets, with flexible hours to fit the daily school schedule.

The position involves working across kitchen stations, serving meals, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team within the Achievement Through Collaboration Trust, contributing to a bright, modern

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of safe working practices in catering.
• Willingness to be trained across all kitchen roles.
• Physical ability to set up and re-stack tables and benches.
• Strong teamwork with emotional intelligence and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support catering team during lunchtimes, Monday to Friday.
• Work across kitchen positions from prep to serving as needed.
• Maintain safe food handling and hygiene practices at all times.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down dining areas.
• Be a resilient, positive team player with a good sense of humour.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Flexible roles

Physical fitness

Team player

Job description

Role: Catering Assistant

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Location: Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, Blackpool, FY4 1EE

Contract type: Part Time - Permanent

Contract term: 10 hours per week, term time plus one week insets (to be worked flexibly)

Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 6th November 2026

Thames Primary Academy and Nursery

Let your Potential Soar!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated Catering Assistant to support our catering team over lunchtime, Monday to Friday, term time plus one week insets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful primary academy within the ATC (Achievement Through Collaboration) Multi Academy Trust.

We are extremely proud of our school; the achievements of our children, the expertise and dedication of our staff, the support of our parents, our outstanding facilities and our reputation as a centre of excellence.

The school and nursery classrooms and the outdoor play areas have been modernised and refurbished to an exceptional standard over recent years and we are very proud to be able to offer our children a truly exceptional learning environment which is bright, stimulating and state of the art in terms of technology, innovation and comfort.

A building, however, is only as good as the people working within it. Staff and pupils benefit from the investment we place on their development: as well as playing a key part in supporting other schools across the ATC Achievement through Collaboration Trust.

Our Ethos

At Thames we have children firmly at the heart of all that we do.

Our academy is a place where children flourish and grow because they:

1. have a strong sense of belonging
2. feel safe and secure and are nurtured and supported
3. follow our positive behaviour aspirations of being ready, responsible and respectful
4. are motivated and praised for both their effort and achievement
5. can make mistakes and see them as learning opportunities
6. have access to an aspirational curriculum that is tailored to meet their need
7. are challenged to work hard, be determined and have a positive attitude
8. are motivated to be ambitious and to strive for personal excellence

Our Aims

1. We offer a curriculum which is broad in content, rich in possibilities, instils a love for learning and a strong grounding in mastering the basics for future success.
2. We offer children a high quality and inclusive environment, by holding the highest expectations of all our pupils and knowing our children well.
3. We promote an ethos of respect and empathy, where diversity is valued and celebrated – both within the school and in the wider world.
4. We build strong relationships with children, parents and carers based on trust and mutual respect.
5. We celebrate perseverance, resilience and risk-taking, ensuring children welcome challenges and are not frightened to make mistakes.
6. We strive for all children to leave Thames as independent learners with self-belief and an abiding respect for others.
7. We are driven to ensure our academy is a place where successful learners, responsible citizens and confident individuals are ready for their next step in education and their future lives.

We are looking for a catering assistant who:

1. Has experience of working in a busy kitchen environment.
2. Has current knowledge of safe working practices in catering.
3. Is happy to be trained on all positions within the kitchen team, from the tin sink to the dishwasher, from the food waste table to helping the catering manager serve the food.
4. Is physically able to set up and re stack folded tables and benches, prior to and post lunchtimes.
5. Is a strong, resilient team player with high levels of emotional intelligence, positivity, and a good sense of humour.

What we can offer you:

1. A commitment to promoting staff well being by providing certainty, fairness and consistency in the treatment of all employees.
2. A supportive staff team and access to instructional coaching to support you in further developing your role.
3. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Wisdom.
4. Access to a GP via Simply Health.

Safeguarding Information

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.

In your application please indicate in your supporting letter how your skills, experience and beliefs align with ours.