Catering Assistant

Marshland High School; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshland High School is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the Catering Department. Start date ASAP.

This part-time role is 15 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with a pro rata salary and an hourly rate of £13.27 (approx. £8,891 per year). The post is for term-time plus training days, with duties including food preparation, serving meals and cleaning to support the Catering Manager.

Responsibilities

• To participate in the production of food items in line with the day’s menu, or with batch baking where appropriate.
• To participate in the care and the cleaning of the kitchen areas, dining room and equipment as required.
• To serve meals, operate payment tills, and to give attention to tables if necessary.
• To talk to pupils, staff and visitors as appropriate – in order to guide their choice of menu items and increase awareness of foods.
• To assist with the maintenance of quality standards within the catering department.
• To cooperate with the Catering Manager with regard to compliance with all food safety legislation relating to the catering industry, with all Health & safety legislation and with the rules, regulations etc, undertaking appropriate training.
• To wear appropriate clothing as required by the Catering Manager.
• In addition, any other reasonable duties as requested by the Catering Manager.

Job description

Marshland High School are seeking a Catering Assistants to join their Catering Department

Start Date:ASAP

Salary:Scale A, Point 3, £13.27 /hour Approx. £8,891/pa

FTE of £25,614/year, please note the salary will be pro rata for hours worked

Hours - 15 hours/week, 39 weeks/year (term time plus training days) -

Permanent role - 11.30 – 2.30 am daily

Email: [e-mail]

Marshland High School: https://www.marshlandhigh.co.uk/

Purpose of the Job

To participate in the catering provision as agreed with the Catering Manager.

NB This may include the handling of all foods within the catering section and the preparation of dishes/food items for service.

Responsibilities

• To participate in the production of food items in line with the day’s menu, or with batch baking where appropriate.
• To participate in the care and the cleaning of the kitchen areas, dining room and equipment as required.
• To serve meals, operate payment tills, and to give attention to tables if necessary.
• To talk to pupils, staff and visitors as appropriate – in order to guide their choice of menu items and increase awareness of foods.
• To assist with the maintenance of quality standards within the catering department.
• To cooperate with the Catering Manager with regard to compliance with all food safety legislation relating to the catering industry, with all Health & safety legislation and with the rules, regulations etc, undertaking appropriate training.
• To wear appropriate clothing as required by the Catering Manager.
• In addition, any other reasonable duties as requested by the Catering Manager.

Personal and Professional Conduct

An employee is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.

Job context and flexibility

The duties and responsibilities provide a summary of the main aspects of the role.This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year.Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary

For a full job description please click the link below.

The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role.This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Closing Date for Applications

20th September 2026

Interview Dates

TBC

Start Date

ASAP

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE.

There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.