Catering Assistant

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑r

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Scunthorpe is seeking a Catering Assistant to join a dedicated team focused on preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality meals. You will help maintain strict hygiene and safety standards in a busy school environment.

Duties include dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, and occasional cashier duties. You should have Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent, kitchen experience, and a customer-service mindset. DBS clearance is required to support safeguarding in our academy.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent.
• Experience working with food in a kitchen environment.
• Experience and understanding of customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Satisfactory DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages.
• Wash dishes, cutlery, containers and all catering equipment; keep areas clean and safe.
• Operate as cashier when required and under supervision.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, hygiene and COSHH regulations.
• Report accidents or incidents as they occur.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Are you energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment, committed to supporting the delivery of high-quality meals? Join us as a Catering Assistant, working as part of a dedicated team to assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages as directed. This role is fundamental to the daily efficiency of the catering service, demanding strict adherence to food hygiene and safety standards., The Catering Assistant assists in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food, producing high-standard meals on a daily basis. Duties include rigorously following food hygiene and cleanliness standards in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene, and COSHH regulations at all times. The assistant is responsible for washing dishes, cutlery, containers, and all catering equipment. You will clean all catering areas daily to an agreed standard, ensuring they are free from hazards. Other tasks include operating as a cashier as required and under supervision, ensuring the safe operation of kitchen equipment, and reporting all accidents or incidents.

Essential qualifications include a Level 2 or equivalent certificate in Food Hygiene, or demonstrable experience of working at that level. Experience or knowledge of working with food in a kitchen environment is required, alongside experience and understanding of customer service. Essential skills include the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of academy child safeguarding procedures and the ability to relate to students in a pleasant manner. A willingness and ability to obtain and enhance qualifications and training is essential. Experience of working in a school environment and qualifications in Health and Safety are desirable. A satisfactory DBS check is required.

As Principal, it's my privilege to introduce you to our academy of 750 friendly students in the heart of Scunthorpe. We are deeply committed to the pursuit of excellence and to nurturing the potential of every child and staff member. By 2028, we will be celebrating 10 years of making a difference in our community. What distinguishes us is our incredible staff team, who share a strong belief in the transformative power of education. We thrive on making positive, supportive relationships with everyone and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We are looking for inspirational, dedicated professionals who will add value both academically and through involvement in the fabric of learning beyond the classroom. If you share our passion for making a meaningful difference, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our team. I look forward to meeting you.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.