Catering Assistant (Maternity Cover)

MyNewTerm; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing support

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes

Lifestyle discounts

Health cash plan

Childcare - breakfast and after school

Job summary

The Holgate Academy, a thriving 11-18 secondary school including a Sixth Form, is located in Nottinghamshire and serves the Hucknall community. This Catering Assistant role supports daily operations in the school dining service under the Kitchen Manager, helping to provide a welcoming dining experience for students.

The post holder will maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety, assist with preparation, cooking and serving, and work closely with colleagues to ensure efficient dining.

Qualifications

• High standards of food hygiene and safety required.
• Experience operating kitchen equipment and maintaining cleanliness.
• Commitment to safeguarding, teamwork and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and serving of food under supervision.
• Operate kitchen equipment and keep cooking and dining areas clean.
• Replenish consumables and support dining facility setup.
• Promote healthy eating and support student wellbeing.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Customer service

Professional development

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Catering Assistant plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the school catering service by assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of food under the direction of the Kitchen Manager. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, cleanliness and compliance with relevant regulations, while helping to create a welcoming dining environment for students. Duties include operating kitchen equipment, cleaning kitchen and dining areas, replenishing consumables, and supporting the setup of dining facilities as required. The post holder also promotes healthy eating habits, contributes to students' wellbeing, and works collaboratively with colleagues to ensure an efficient and positive dining experience. A strong commitment to safeguarding, teamwork, customer service and ongoing professional development is essential.

Why join The Holgate Academy?

The Holgate Academy is a thriving and ambitious 11-18 secondary school, including a Sixth Form, located in Nottinghamshire and serving the vibrant community of Hucknall. As part of the Diverse Academies Trust, we are proud to educate around 1,250 students, providing high-quality education from Key Stage 3 through to Sixth Form on our main site.

At The Holgate Academy, we are committed to ensuring every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills and character needed to succeed in their future. We work closely with colleagues across the Trust and a wide range of external partners, continually researching, developing and refining our practice to provide the highest quality educational experience for our students and community.

The Academy is delighted to be included in the Government's School Rebuilding Programme, providing an exciting opportunity to further enhance our learning environment and support our vision for the future.

Every member of staff works together with a shared commitment to equip students for success.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 16.6%

• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning

• Employee Assistance Programme

• GP helpline

• Health and wellbeing advice and support

• Eyecare vouchers

• Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics

• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc

• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)

• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision

• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Closing date: 12 October 2026

Interview date: W/C 12 October 2026

Start date: 2 November 2026 or sooner

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.