Catering Assistant - King Edward VI School, Lichfield

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking a motivated Catering Assistant to join our school kitchen team. The role is 25 hours per week, term time plus 3 additional days, with a permanent contract and a pro rata salary. You will prepare meals, serve at the counter, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Strong communication and the ability to work as part of a team or independently are essential. Previous school kitchen experience is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school kitchen is preferred but not essential.
• Good cooking skills and able to work in a team or alone.
• Good communication skills and health and safety knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Skilled cooking and food preparation.
• Counter service; general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up and setting up/clearing service points.

Skills

Cooking skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Dates:

Apply by 9.00am Monday 5 October 2026

Interviews:

Tuesday 13 October 2026

Salary:

Grade 2 – £26,016 (per annum, pro rat) £13.48 per hour

Actual starting salary £15,032 per annum

Contract Type:

Part Time 25 hours per week – Term time +3 additional days

Contract Term:

Permanent

Required by:

As soon as possible

King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking to appoint a motivated, organised and committed Catering Assistant with good communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You should possess good cooking skills, excellent customer service and ability to work as part of an integrated team and on your own if necessary. Previous experience of working in a school kitchen would be ideal but not an essential requirement.

Duties to include skilled cooking and preparation; counter service, general kitchen and dining room duties e.g. washing up, setting up and clearing away service points. Health and Safety knowledge would also be advantageous.

Working hours are 25 hours per week, 9.00am – 2.00pm, term time only although there is scope to work additional hours at school events

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.