Catering Assistant

St Peter's CofE Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 2,800 - 3,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals for staff on duty

Free car parking

Occupational health access

CPD programme for staff

Wellbeing support

Staff training and induction

Overtime opportunities

Exciting staff events

Job summary

St Peter's CofE Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant for 5 hours per week during term time, starting ASAP. You will join the in-house catering team to perform kitchen duties, help with food preparation and service, operate a cashless till, and undertake basic cleaning tasks.

Experience in education is preferred but not required; effective communication with staff and students is essential. Training will be provided and safety guidelines will be followed.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and reliable team member.
• Good social and communication skills with staff and students.
• Professional and confidential manner while handling meals and service.
• Flexible and punctual with occasional overtime hours.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen duties.
• Food preparation and service.
• Operation of cashless till system.
• Basic cleaning duties.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Social and communication skills

Professional and confidential manner

Committed, punctual and reliable

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 5 hours per week

Salary: NJC Point 4 - 6 - Actual Salary £3,075

Term Time Only with 2 week’s holiday at October half term

About the post:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our committed existing in-house catering team. Main duties of the post are to undertake general kitchen duties, food preparation and service, the operation of a cashless till system, and basic cleaning duties.

Previous experience in an educational environment is preferred but not a requirement, however, the ability to communicate easily with staff and students is essential. Knowledge of health and safety in the kitchen would be helpful however full training will be provided.

The role is 5 hours per week, term time only. The hours worked will be:

Monday to Friday -1.15pm - 2.15pm

During exam periods, the hours are Monday to Friday 12.15pm - 1.15pm

Applicants must be flexible with hours and occasionally overtime hours are available to cover for absence and training.

We are looking for someone with:

• Enthusiasm
• A warm and friendly nature
• Good social and communication skills
• A professional and confidential manner
• To be a committed, punctual and reliable member of the team

Academy Context:

St Peter’s CofE Academy is a mixed 11-16 popular Church of England Academy which puts Christian values, faiths and high standards at the centre of all we do. We serve the whole community of Stoke-on-Trent and welcome students of all faiths and none.

We have a vibrant and exciting learning environment which embodies our core Christian values and the belief that we can enrich every life.

Our July 2026 staff survey graded the school as outstanding. Staff morale, staff wellbeing, staff workload and appreciation of staff achievement and contribution were graded highest across all categories.

We are proud of our staff and student wellbeing focus and we provide a comprehensive staff induction and ECT support programme with a highly commended on-going CPD programme for new and existing staff.

St Peter’s CofE Academy is a well-resourced school with a motivated and enthusiastic student body. The Academy is located in the heart of the city with excellent transport links by road or rail.

Staff Benefits:

• 2 weeks holiday at October half term
• A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff
• Free Car Parking
• Access to occupational health
• Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm
• Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Exceptional leave arrangements for family events
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access
• Free fitness suite on site
• Money off membership of Fenton Manor Leisure Centre
• An exceptional staff well-being offer with wellbeing meetings half termly including a Menopause group

DBS Checks

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 criminal convictions.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.