Catering Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Pewsey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pewsey is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their catering team. The role involves assisting with kitchen preparation, stock handling, and maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess good food handling knowledge, interpersonal skills, and be team-oriented. This part-time position is fixed-term until August 2026 and requires a positive and flexible attitude. Training will be provided where necessary.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Good understanding of food handling, preparation, and hygiene.
• Experience preferred but training will be provided.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen preparation and stock handling.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Build good relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Food handling

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Education

Level 2 food hygiene certificate

Job description

Pewsey Vale School is looking for a Catering Assistant to join its dedicated and friendly catering team to provide support with kitchen preparation and stock handling, starting as soon as possible. Contract: Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026). Working Hours: Part Time (29.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 40 weeks per year, school term time plus two weeks, includes teacher Training Days).

Required: ASAPPewsey Vale is a small but thriving co‑educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Located in the village of Pewsey, our school community works together to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal development. As a school, we provide a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student is recognised as an individual and empowered to succeed. We believe in teaching that engages students and challenges them to exceed expectation and take risks so they can be resilient, creative and successful individuals. In December 2024 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

Reporting to the Executive Chef Manager, the successful candidate will be organised and consistent, with a good practical aptitude and must be able to observe health and safety regulations. Experience is preferred, although training will be provided by our expert team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 food hygiene certificate (desirable but not essential)
• Has a good understanding of food handling, preparation and hygiene
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils and staff, and build good relationships
• Has excellent practical and organisational skills
• Is self‑motivated, dedicated and consistent, and takes pride in their work
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative
• Is aware of health and safety requirements
• Can thrive working in a busy environment
• Has a positive and flexible attitude

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported
• Opportunities for training and progression
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact: 01672‑565000

Closing Date: Friday 2nd January 2026 at 12pm
Interview Date: TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.