Catering Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Teignbridge; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 15,154,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options toincrease

Your Wellbeing Matters (mental and 2)

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Discounts across UK/intl

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support (enhanced leave,

Job summary

Fieldstone School is seeking two friendly and organised Catering & Food Services Assistants to join our team. One role is based in Ashburton and the other in Newton Abbot. The positions run Monday to Friday, 11.00am to 2.30pm during term time, providing part-time hours that fit around other commitments.

You will prepare, heat and serve Apetito meals, maintain hygiene standards and help ensure a welcoming dining experience for students and staff while managing stock and food orders.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality or food service preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training including Food Hygiene.
• Ability to work in a school environment and support student needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, heat and serve Apetito meals following food safety procedures.
• Create a friendly, welcoming dining experience for students and staff.
• Manage food orders, deliveries and stock records; help minimise waste.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock management

Food hygiene

Safety procedures

Customer service

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Love Working with Food? Looking for School-Friendly Hours and a Role That Makes a Difference?, At Fieldstone School, we're looking for two friendly, reliable and organised Catering & Food Services Assistants to join our teams, with one position based in Ashburton and the other in Newton Abbot. Working Monday to Friday, 11.00am to 2.30pm during term time, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with food, takes pride in providing excellent service and wants a part-time role that fits around other commitments. You'll be responsible for preparing, heating and serving our Apetito meals, ensuring students and staff enjoy a welcoming dining experience every day. From managing food orders and stock to maintaining excellent hygiene standards, you'll play an important part in keeping our catering service running smoothly.

• Prepare, heat and serve Apetito meals, following manufacturer guidance and food safety procedures to ensure meals are served safely and on time.
• Create a friendly and welcoming dining experience for students, staff and visitors, ensuring meals are presented to a high standard.
• Manage food orders, deliveries and stock levels, keeping accurate records and helping minimise waste.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen organisation, including daily and weekly cleaning duties.
• Complete essential food safety checks, including temperature monitoring, cleaning records and safe food storage.
• Follow Health and Safety, COSHH, safeguarding and food hygiene procedures, helping maintain a safe working environment.
• Work closely with school colleagues to support students' dietary requirements and individual needs.
• Assist with school events and wider catering activities when required, helping ensure a smooth and efficient service.

What we are looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys practical work, can manage their own daily routine and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service.

• A friendly, reliable and professional approach, with a genuine commitment to providing a positive dining experience.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage food preparation, stock and daily tasks efficiently.
• The confidence to work independently while also being a supportive member of the wider school team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• An understanding of the importance of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe food handling.
• The ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training, including Food Hygiene certification.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of students.
• Previous experience in catering, hospitality or food service, a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or experience working in a school would be an advantage, but isn't essential.

Fieldstone School is an independent day school supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5-16-students who may struggle to access mainstream education for a variety of reasons. These can include behavioural, emotional, or educational challenges, difficulties associated with the autistic spectrum, sensory processing disorders, attachment difficulties, or experiences of trauma. We are committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential academically and personally. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education, helping students develop independence, social skills, and resilience while remaining in their home environment. Fieldstone School operates in line with Devon County Council's Section 175 safeguarding requirements, demonstrating our commitment to the safety and welfare of all students.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support