Catering Assistant

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust Ltd; Surfleet CP; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust Ltd in Spalding is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our busy school kitchen. The role is 17.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per annum, with duties including meal preparation, serving, cleaning and stock control. You will work as part of a team and support daily operations in a welcoming school environment.

Applicants must follow Food Safety and Health & Safety policies and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Interviews will be arranged after closing date.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment checks are conducted in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and cooking of meals and beverages.
• Assist in the serving of meals and maintain counter presentation.
• Prepare the dining area and ensure food storage areas are clean and tidy.
• Operate the in-house cashless catering system.
• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety policies.
• Undertake other duties as required for the effective operation of the catering department.

Job description

February 2027

About Us

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust has over 550 teaching and support staff working in the four schools (Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Giles Academy and Cowley Academy) that make up our highly successful Trust.

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust is dedicated to providing quality fresh food for our students and staff and we work in a friendly environment to create healthy meals which taste great. The Trust aim to ensure that all aspects of food and nutrition promote the health and well-being of students, staff and visitors, supporting individual needs as appropriate.

Vacancies have arisen within the Spalding Academy Catering Department for an Assistant to work 17.5 hours per week (actual working hours will be discussed at interview).

Duties

Working within a fast paced, busy school kitchen, the ideal candidate will need to work at pace and as part of a team. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the preparation and cooking of meals and beverages on a daily basis in accordance with agreed recipes/methods;
• Assist in the serving of meals in line with agreed procedures and maintaining counter presentation, providing an efficient and polite service to customers;
• Preparation of the dining area;
• Assist in the storage and rotation of food stocks and ensure the food storage areas are maintained clean and in a tidy condition;
• Assist in washing and clearing away of all associated equipment, utensils and crockery;
• To take and record temperatures prior to service and during service when required;
• To report any faults or defects of premises, light and heavy equipment to the Director of Catering;
• To operate the in-house cashless catering system;
• Assist in the daily cleaning of all catering areas as per the cleaning schedule to an agreed standard;
• To undergo on and off the job training sessions as directed;
• To be able to work in various catering areas, covering various commensurate duties as required (ie: the canteen or food POD);
• To undertake any other duties that may be required for the effective operation of the catering department;
• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety policies.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All pre-employment checks are undertaken in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” and all post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances prior to taking up an offer of employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is 8am Monday 9th November 2026. Interviews will follow shortly thereafter.

Reference: AGS705

Vacancy: Catering Assistant

Location: Spalding

Salary: GLEA Grade 1, £10,150- £10,430 per annum

Hours: 17.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum