Catering Assistant

The Hill Primary Academy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 6,600; Part time

Job summary

The Hill Primary School in Rotherham is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the school meal service on a permanent, part-time basis. The role covers food preparation and serving to pupils and staff, with a focus on hygiene and safety in the kitchen.

Hours are 10 per week with a pro rata salary of £6,026.98. Training will be provided, and you will join a friendly catering team dedicated to supporting student wellbeing and daily meals.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable individual with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Commitment to maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards.
• Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in the kitchen.
• Support with cleaning duties, including washing up and keeping the kitchen tidy.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Hygiene awareness

Follow instructions

Customer service

Job description

Catering Assistant - The Hill Primary School

Hours: 10 per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Pro Rata £6,026.98

About The Hill Primary School
The Hill Primary is a welcoming and inclusive school committed to providing a positive learning environment for all pupils. We pride ourselves on fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring that every child has access to healthy, nutritious meals that support their wellbeing and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in the kitchen.
• Support with cleaning duties, including washing up and keeping the kitchen tidy.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to ensure smooth daily operations.

What We’re Looking For

• A friendly, reliable individual with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Commitment to maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards.
• Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential—training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive school environment with a strong community ethos.
• Permanent, part-time role offering work-life balance.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ daily experience.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is 5th January 2026. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.