Catering Assistant

Lowton Church of England High School; Warrington; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Lowton Church of England High School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our experienced catering team in a part-time capacity. The role involves working in the school canteen, assisting with food preparation and service, and supporting the Catering Manager to maintain high standards.

The position is temporary maternity cover, 20 hours per week during term time (38 weeks plus 2 days).

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and food service roles preferred.
• Ability to work in a school environment and with students.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service in the school canteen.
• Support the Catering Manager with daily tasks and cleaning duties.
• Work as part of the catering team to ensure smooth service to students.

Skills

Food service

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Cleaning duties

Job description

Lowton Church of England High School

Newton Road

Lowton

Warrington

WA3 1DU

Salary: Grade 2, £11,673 per annum. £13.054 per hour

20 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks plus 2 days per year (8.45 am – 1.00 pm – Monday – Friday)

Temporary - maternity cover position (The contract will continue until the return of the substantive post holder from maternity leave and may therefore end earlier than the stated anticipated end period of 52 weeks.)

Required for as soon as possible

We are a school that places the quality of learning at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Catering Team Leader to support our experienced catering team.

We are seeking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our experienced catering team. The successful candidate will work in the school canteen and assist with food preparation, food service delivery, general cleaning duties, washing up and any other duties to assist the Catering Manager.

At the heart of the job, you will be a committed and caring person who is able to serve food and speak to students in a professional and caring manner.

A school day is very varied; no two days are the same. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a flexible approach and a willingness to understand and respond to an environment focused on putting the provision of students at the heart of all we do. They are our first priority.

You will be working alongside a friendly, committed and experienced team of catering staff. You need to see yourself as ‘part of the school’. Every member of staff is seen as being an essential part of our success and overall mission.

Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Visit us online at www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk or visit our Facebook page - Lowton Church of England High School