Catering assistant

LYMM HIGH SCHOOL; Lymm; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lymm High School is seeking a Catering Assistant to join a busy kitchen in a permanent, term-time role. Start date is ASAP and the position runs 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. A caring, common-sense attitude towards children is essential, and full induction will be provided.

The school emphasizes safeguarding and staff must obtain pre-employment checks. Applicants should visit www.lymmhigh.org.uk for details.

Qualifications

• Experience desirable but not essential.
• Full induction and training provided.
• Caring and common-sense attitude towards children.

Responsibilities

• Carry out normal kitchen duties as part of a large team.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible hours

Job description

Catering Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.52 per hour

Salary Grade: NJC Grade 3 (Points 4-5)

Contract Term: Permanent

Contract Type: 20 Hours per week (Term Time Only) Daily 10.00am - 2.30pm including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Lymm High School is a large, high performing secondary school with exceptional resources including a swimming pool, leisure complex and a residential centre in Anglesey.

We are looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to work in a busy kitchen. The successful candidate will have to be able to work under pressure and have a flexible approach to work/hours. You will carry out normal kitchen duties as part of a large team

Experience is desirable but not essential and a full induction and training will be given. Individuals should have a caring and common-sense attitude towards children.

This 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 applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally CRB).

For further details please visit: www.lymmhigh.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 16th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC