Catering Assistant

Orton Wistow Primary School; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 7,800 - 9,600; Part time

Job summary

Orton Wistow Primary School is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support the Catering Manager in preparing and serving nutritious meals to pupils and staff.

You will help maintain high food hygiene standards, interact with students to encourage healthy eating, and keep kitchen areas clean and safe while working 15 hours per week over 38 weeks at Grade 3, Point 3 (£8,706 per year).

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Math.
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene desirable.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals as directed by the Catering Manager.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Engage with pupils to promote healthy eating.
• Store food supplies safely.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and dining areas.
• Support safeguarding, GDPR, and health and safety policies.

Education

GCSEs in English and Math

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene

Job description

Orton Wistow Primary School

Catering Assistant

Salary

Grade 3 , Point 3

£8,706 (Actual Annual Salary)

Hours

15 Hours

38 Weeks

Are you passionate about healthy eating and providing a great service to children? Orton Wistow Primary School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly kitchen team.

In this role, you will provide effective support to the Catering Manager by helping to prepare and serve high-quality meals to our pupils and staff. You will also play a key part in interacting with students to encourage healthy eating habits and maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.

The Role

• Help prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals as directed by the Catering Manager.
• Maintain rigorous standards of food hygiene, adhering strictly to food safety and health and safety regulations.
• Engage positively with pupils to promote healthy eating choices.
• Ensure food supplies are stored safely and correctly.
• Handle kitchen cleaning duties, including washing equipment and maintaining tidy food preparation and dining areas.
• Support school policies, including safeguarding, data security (GDPR), and health and safety guidelines.

The Ideal Candidate

• A good educational background with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Math. A Level 2 Food Award in Food Safety and Hygiene (or a willingness to undertake relevant training) is highly desirable
• Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering environment, or public setting is a plus.
• Basic food preparation skills, the ability to operate industrial kitchen equipment, and the capability to work efficiently to strict deadlines.
• A positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach with high standards of personal presentation, punctuality, and organization.
• A strong commitment to the welfare, safeguarding, and protection of children and young people.

About Orton Wistow Primary School

Welcome to Orton Wistow Primary School and thank you for your interest in our school.

Our PRIDE code (Polite, Respect, Independence, Do Your Best and Everybody Matters) underpins everything we do at Orton Wistow Primary School. It is these values that ensure our pupils become well-rounded citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society. Along with our Learning Tools (Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Concentration and Teamwork) we instil in our pupils a love of learning that they will take with them into the future.

The safety, support, happiness and education of the children who attend our school are our priorities. We continue to build on our success each year, never standing still and always looking for what will make a positive difference for our pupils. Our curriculum reflects the needs of our learners and has been developed by the experienced and passionate staff that work here. We focus on the key knowledge, skills, understanding and vocabulary the children will need in each subject, building on the previous year’s learning as they move through the school.

The amazing community and dedication from all groups associated with the school - staff, governors, parents and the pupils - contribute to our aim of developing the whole child within and beyond the curriculum. We work together to motivate our learners, always encouraging their creativity and curiosity.

We pride ourselves on the rich, diverse and exciting experiences that we provide children and that as they move through the school, the children develop the skills that they need to be able to take on responsibilities and important roles in school.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)

Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 36 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteer to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.