Catering Assistant

MyNewTerm; Yate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust are recruiting a Catering Assistant for Yate Academy. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring a welcoming dining experience for pupils and staff.

The role focuses on teamwork, food safety, and delivering high-quality school meals in a supportive environment. Training and development are provided, with opportunities to grow within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy kitchen is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals.
• Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area hygiene and safety standards.
• Attend training courses and meetings as required.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service

Adaptability

Job description

Do you believe healthy food helps children thrive?

At Yate Academy, we know that a nutritious meal plays an important role in helping children learn, grow and succeed.

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to help prepare and serve healthy, delicious meals, create a welcoming dining experience and encourage positive relationships with food in a safe and supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards. You will support the smooth running of the kitchen, provide a welcoming service to pupils and staff, and help create a positive dining experience that encourages healthy eating habits.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and is passionate about providing high quality school meals in a friendly and supportive environment.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals.
• General duties in the kitchen, dining room and the stem
• Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages.
• Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas.
• Attend training courses and meetings as required.
• Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Pay attention to food presentation, ensuring that meals are visually appealing and appetising.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Experience of working in a busy kitchen is desirable but not essential.
• An ability to react quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience of taking direction whilst under pressure.
• A passion for creating and delivering great food to a high standard.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training as required.

About Yate Academy

At Yate Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Yate Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Leadership, resilience & citizenship run through all aspects of school life.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you’ll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.