Catering Assistant - Grange Farm Primary School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the Grange Farm Primary School kitchen team in Coventry. The role involves supporting daily meal preparation and helping to sustain the kitchen operation for over 200 meals daily.

Candidates ideally hold a Level 2 catering qualification and a Food Hygiene safety certificate, with on-the-job training provided for the successful applicant. DBS and safeguarding checks will be conducted as part of pre-employment clearances.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in catering is desirable.
• Certificate in Food Hygiene safety is desirable.
• Training will be provided in post.

Responsibilities

• Join our friendly kitchen staff team as Catering Assistant.
• Assist in preparing meals and supporting the kitchen operations.
• Help the kitchen team provide over 200 meals per day.

Education

Level 2 qualification in catering

Certificate in Food Hygiene safety

Job description

What is the job role?

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Catering Assistant to join our friendly kitchen staff team.

Grange Farm is a larger than average Primary School in the south of Coventry. The kitchen team are part of the school staff and provide over 200 meals per day.

Candidates should ideally hold a relevant and recognised Level 2 qualification in catering and a certificate in Food Hygiene safety. However, for the successful candidate, training will be provided in post.

Who are we looking for?

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Interview date: Week commencing 21st September 2026.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.