Catering Assistant

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Manchester is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support the kitchen operations at the Manchester Enterprise Academy. The ideal candidate should be hardworking and reliable, with a strong focus on hygiene and safety. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supervising students during mealtimes. A flexible approach and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or kitchen environment preferred.
• Able to work comfortably around children.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
• Assist with general kitchen duties, including food prep and washing up
• Ensure meals are served efficiently and on time
• Create a safe and welcoming environment for pupils during meal times

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 10th November 2025
Salary: £9,750 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Catering Assistant to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA).

This is a Grade 2, permanent, part time post working 16 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days. The starting salary is £9,750 and the full time equivalent is £24,796.

We’re looking for:

• We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to prepare and serve meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• You should be comfortable working around children and able to work well as part of a team. A flexible approach is essential, as the role will involve a variety of tasks including food preparation, serving, cleaning, and assisting with stock and deliveries.
• You will supervise and support student(s) in the dining areas and elsewhere as required to provide high quality support over lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being and assist with feeding and other personal care needs, as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
• Assist with general kitchen duties, including food prep and washing up
• Ensure meals are served efficiently and on time
• Create a safe and welcoming environment for pupils during meal times
• Follow food safety and health & safety guidelines at all times
• Work effectively as part of a team under the direction of the catering supervisor or cook

Benefits

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years\' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

About the Candidate

Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.

How to Apply

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.