Catering Assistant - Aldersley High

WMJobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Amethyst Academies Trust, Aldersley High School, is seeking a reliable Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team. You will prepare and serve meals, operate tills, receive deliveries, and help maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen environment in a supportive school setting.

We value experience in catering or hospitality, commitment to food hygiene, teamwork, good communication, and dedication to providing healthy meals for students.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a catering, food service or hospitality environment.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Organised, dependable and willing to learn.
• Committed to supporting the wellbeing of young people through the provision of healthy and nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of the school’s catering service.
• Prepare and serve food and operate tills.
• Receive deliveries and maintain hygiene standards.
• Help create a positive dining experience for students.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene

Team player

Communication

Organised

Willing to learn

Job description

Amethyst Academies Trust, Aldersley High School is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated catering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing high-quality food and service to young people. The role involves supporting the daily operation of the school's catering service, preparing and serving food, operating tills, receiving deliveries, maintaining excellent hygiene standards, and helping to create a positive dining experience for our students. Working under the direction of the Catering Manager, you will assist in the preparation and service of hot and cold meals, ensure food hygiene and health and safety standards are met, help maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, and contribute to the efficient running of the school's catering provision.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working in a catering, food service or hospitality environment.
• Is committed to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Has good communication and customer service skills.
• Is organised, dependable and willing to learn.
• Is committed to supporting the wellbeing of young people through the provision of healthy and nutritious meals.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A dedicated and friendly staff team.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to the daily experience of our students.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and helping to provide a high-quality catering service within a busy school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Deadline: Friday 20th November at 9:00am

Interviews: w/c 23rd November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Hours:

11:00am-2:15pm (16.25 hours a week), Monday to Friday, Term Time Only, Permanent

Salary:

NJC Grade 2 Point 3 (£25,614 FTE)

Address:

Aldersley High School, Barnhurst Lane, Codsall, WV8 1RT

Closing Date:

Friday 20 November at 9:00am