Catering Assistant

Long Field Spencer Academy; Sysonby; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Field Spencer Academy is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join its busy school catering team. The post-holder will support the Catering Manager in all aspects of catering provision, including general kitchen duties, food preparation and service.

The role suits someone with broad catering experience and good communication skills, able to work in a secondary school with varied dietary requirements. Hours are 10:45am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday, in Melton Mowbray.

Qualifications

• Experience in general kitchen duties and food preparation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work in a school environment and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Hours 10:45am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support Catering Manager in all aspects of catering provision.
• General kitchen duties, food preparation and service.
• Assist with dietary requirements and customer service.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Long Field Spencer Academy catering team. The post-holder will support the Catering Manager in all aspects of our catering provision. This will include general kitchen duties, food preparation and service.

Please see the attached job description for more information about the roles and responsibilities.

We are seeking an individual who would enjoy the challenge of working in a secondary school which will often include many varied dietary requirements. You will need to demonstrate all round catering experience and have good communication skills. Hours are 10.45am until 2pm Monday to Friday.

Long Field Spencer Academy is a small, vibrant and friendly community secondary school, located in the market town of Melton Mowbray, just 17 miles from both Nottingham and Leicester. Ours is a modern and forward-thinking school which embraces new opportunities within teaching and learning as well as offering a wealth of excellent extracurricular opportunities, some of which are unique to our school. Judged as ‘Good’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023). We welcome all visitors to the school and a visit is recommended to see the school in action. Long Field Spencer Academy is part of Spencer Academies Trust (SAT).

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact Chris Haggett on 01664 561234 [e-mail]

Closing date for applications Midday 26 October 2026

Interviews will take place Week Commencing 26 October 2026

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer