Catering Assistant

Minerva Learning Trust; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Minerva Learning Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant at Netherthorpe School. The role is permanent, 16.25 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with a start date as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work in the main school canteen, provide excellent customer service to students, and perform a range of catering duties.

Experience in school catering is preferred. The Trust emphasizes safeguarding and DBS checks; closing date is 9 October 2026, with interview date to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school catering role is preferable.
• Must be a team player with a friendly disposition and good communication skills.
• Carry out a variety of catering duties and provide excellent customer service to students.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of catering duties.
• Provide excellent customer service to students.
• Serve and interact with students in a friendly manner.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Post: Catering Assistant
Location: Netherthorpe School
Salary: NJC Grade 1 Pt 3 FTE - 24796 (Pay award pending)
Actual
Salary £9366.98 (under 5 years service)
Contract: Part-time 16.25 hours p/w,39 weeks per year
Start date: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to work in our main school canteen. The role is permanent for 16.25 hours per week/39 weeks per year. Experience of previously working in a school catering role is preferable. The person appointed will be a team player with a friendly disposition and good communication skills. You will be required to carry out a variety of catering duties. Excellent customer service and a friendly approach to serving and dealing with students are essential.

The closing date is 9am on Friday 9 October 2026, interview date TBC.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.