Catering Assistant

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochdale Council is seeking a Catering Assistant for Deeplish Primary Academy. The role is part-time (20 hours per week, 38.8 weeks per year, term time only plus 4 days) with a salary range of £25,614–£26,016 full-time equivalent, pro-rated for the working pattern.

The successful candidate will join an experienced kitchen team, working in a structured environment, and will be required to meet safeguarding and DBS checks as part of the Trust’s procedures.

Qualifications

• Flexible, enthusiastic and able to work as part of a skilled team.
• Committed to working in a busy catering environment with attention to hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of manual tasks related to food production and service in the catering unit.
• Ensures meals are prepared to high standards in a safe, hygienic and timely manner.

Job description

Catering Assistant - Deeplish Primary Academy

Required A.S.A.P.

Terms of employment: 20 hours per week, 38.8 weeks per year.

(Term Time Only + 4 days)

Salary range £25,614 - £26,016 (FTE) Please note this will be reduced and pro-rata to reflect the part-time working pattern outlined above.

We are seeking to employ a Catering Assistant to join our experienced kitchen team.

The successful candidate we would like to appoint must be flexible, enthusiastic, passionate and be able to work as part of a skilled team within an organised and disciplined environment.

Purpose of role

Performs a variety of manual tasks associated with food production and service in the catering unit. Complies with all appropriate legal and the Trust's catering company requirements to ensure a high standard of meals are prepared in a safe, hygienic and timely manner.

As part of Focus-Trust, Deeplish Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. There is an explicit expectation that all staff, trustees, governors and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants should be aware that the recruitment process will include an assessment of your suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.

Closing Date for Applications 9th November 2026 at noon

Interview Date 18th November 2026

Should you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our school business manager, Ruth Minton via Email [e-mail] or by calling 01706 392480

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due‑diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the Trust / Academy who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.