Catering Assistant at Highgate Primary Academy

Highgate Primary Academy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Highgate Primary School in Rotherham is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our team. This permanent, part-time role offers 20 hours per week and supports daily meals for pupils and staff.

You will help with meal preparation, serving, and hygiene standards, with training provided. A team-focused approach and reliability are essential to ensure smooth operations in our kitchen and dining area.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable individual with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Commitment to maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards.
• Training will be provided; prior catering experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in the kitchen.
• Support with cleaning duties, including washing up and keeping the kitchen tidy.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Job description

About this Role

Catering Assistant - Highgate Primary School

Hours: 20 per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Pro Rata £12,054 - £12,243

About Highgate Primary School

Highgate Primary is a welcoming and inclusive school committed to providing a positive learning environment for all pupils. We pride ourselves on fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring that every child has access to healthy, nutritious meals that support their wellbeing and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in the kitchen.
• Support with cleaning duties, including washing up and keeping the kitchen tidy.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to ensure smooth daily operations.

What We're Looking For

• A friendly, reliable individual with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Commitment to maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards.
• Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential-training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive school environment with a strong community ethos.
• Permanent, part-time role offering work-life balance.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' daily experience.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is 30th October 2026.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.