Catering Assistant

Pool Hayes Academy; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Willenhall is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to assist with food preparation and maintain the kitchen. Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, and customer service tasks. Applicants should have strong communication skills and a basic understanding of IT. Join us in a dynamic environment committed to educational success and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym schemes

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Ensure kitchen and associated areas are cleaned and organised.
• Ability to operate IT equipment such as tills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Set up and maintain servery counters for lunch.
• Support the Catering Manager and senior leadership team.

Skills

Previous experience in catering or kitchen support

Strong time-management and punctuality

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service skills

Basic computer and IT skills

Tools

IT equipment (e.g., tills)

Job description

Catering Assistant at Pool Hayes Academy

Job Reference: EDV/2025/PHA/13156

Location: Castle Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4QZ

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £8,512.00 – £9,062.00 Annually (Actual)

NJC Salary Scale: 2 – 6

Closing Date: 9:00am, 3rd Dec 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

About this Role

Catering Assistant

• 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
• Permanent contract commencing as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an individual to assist with the basic preparation of food which may include some cooking and the setup of servery counters for lunch, as well as general cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and inspiring academy committed to outstanding success. To succeed, you must have good time‑keeping, work well as part of a team and independently, and possess excellent communication, organisational and customer‑care skills. Ability to operate IT equipment such as tills is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Set up and maintain servery counters for lunch.
• Ensure kitchen and associated areas are cleaned and organised.
• Operate IT equipment including tills.
• Support the Catering Manager and senior leadership team as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in catering or kitchen support preferred.
• Strong time‑management and punctuality.
• Good communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer and IT skills (e.g., tills).

Why Choose Pool Hayes Academy?

Pool Hayes Academy has experienced substantial growth and is now a provider of choice in the area, with an Ofsted rating rated Good as of April 2022. Our vision is that every pupil can fulfil their potential and we believe educational success leads to empowerment for our young people.

Additional Benefits

Professional Development opportunities, comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle‑to‑work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Health & Safety

Pool Hayes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Contact Details

Helen Penny
01902 368147
[e-mail]

Contact the Academy

Pool Hayes Academy
Castle Drive, Willenhall
West Midlands
WV12 4QZ
01902 368147
[e-mail]