Catering Assistant

Inspiretrust; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Inspire Learning Trust is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant based at Thomas Rotherham College in Rotherham. You will support the college catering service’s daily operations, contribute to a safe and positive dining environment, and work within the college’s safeguarding commitments.

The role offers 30 hours per week with a fixed term pattern and a supportive team culture. The Trust emphasizes staff development and equal opportunities as part of its safe recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• The Catering Assistant will assist in the day to day operations of the college catering service.

Job description

Status: Permanent, Part Time (30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:00 - 14:30), 190 days per year

Salary: Band C4 Fixed (FTE £26,171.00), actual salary £18,312.95

Location: Thomas Rotherham College

Closing: 19/08/2026 12:00

Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School.

The Catering Assistant will be primarily based at Thomas Rotherham College and will be required to assist in the day to day operations of the college catering service.

We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.

Our safer recruitment processes include online media searches which will form our due diligence checks pre interview. Employees will be subject to a comprehensive vetting process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.