Catering Assistant

St Augustine's Catholic Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St Augustine's Catholic Academy is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team. Under the direction of the Catering Supervisor, Head Teacher/Academy Manager and Catering Consultant, you will assist with the preparation, serving and general kitchen duties to support an efficient catering service within the academy.

The role is 20 hours per week, term time plus 3 days, with a pay rate of £13.28 per hour. Applicants must comply with safeguarding, food safety, and health and safety requirements

Responsibilities

• To assist with the basic preparation of food and refreshments, which may include some cooking.
• To assist with the care, cleaning, and maintenance cleaning of all equipment in use in the kitchen as required.
• To move the dining room furniture within the dining room when necessary.
• To serve meals and refreshments in line with school requirements.
• To assist the Kitchen and Catering Supervisor and colleagues with academy hospitality functions.
• To assist with the washing up of all kitchen items.
• To assist with the general daily cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas.
• To maintain the agreed standard of dress and appearance.
• To comply with the Trust’s policies.
• To always promote the policies and procedures of the Trust.
• To always work in a safe manner having due regard for others and food safety and health and safety legislation.
• Any other duties, which may be deemed appropriate by the Principal for the smooth running of the school and the Trust.
• To attend and undertake training courses commensurate with your duties.

Job description

Catering Assistant

St Gabriel the Archangel CMAT Band 1 £13.28 per hour

20 hours Per Week

Term Time Plus 3 Days

The Governors of St Augustine's Catholic Academy are seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team. Under the direction of the Catering Supervisor, Head Teacher/Academy Manager and Catering Consultant to assist with the preparation, serving and general kitchen duties to achieve an efficient and effective catering service within the academy.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

• To assist with the basic preparation of food and refreshments, which may include some cooking.


• To assist with the care, cleaning, and maintenance cleaning of all equipment in use in the kitchen as required.


• To move the dining room furniture within the dining room when necessary.


• To serve meals and refreshments in line with school requirements.


• To assist the Kitchen and Catering Supervisor and colleagues with academy hospitality functions.


• To assist with the washing up of all kitchen items.


• To assist with the general daily cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas.


• To maintain the agreed standard of dress and appearance.


• To comply with the Trust’s policies.


• To always promote the policies and procedures of the Trust.


• To always work in a safe manner having due regard for others and food safety and health and safety legislation.


• Any other duties, which may be deemed appropriate by the Principal for the smooth running of the school and the Trust.


• To attend and undertake training courses commensurate with your duties.

The Academy are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a

Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online/social media check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, September 2025.