Catering Assistant - Mobile (Central Team)

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Wickersley Partnership Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant - Mobile in the Central Team. Based across our school kitchens, you will assist with food preparation, cooking, and serving nutritious meals for students and staff, maintaining high hygiene standards and a friendly, efficient service.

This permanent, part-time role is 20 hours per week during term time plus inset days. This position supports daily lunch services and special events while ensuring compliance with recipes and safety

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include food production and service, ensuring high hygiene standards.
• Adherence to safety regulations and kitchen SOPs.
• Providing friendly customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Stock control, inventory checks and delivery monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Food Production & Service: Prepare, cook (grilling/frying) and serve hot and cold items.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain cleanliness and pass audits with proper documentation.
• Customer Experience: Deliver friendly, accommodating service for dietary requests.
• Operational Support: Assist with stock control and deliveries to minimise waste.

Job description

ROLE: Catering Assistant - Mobile (Central Team)

SCHOOL: Wickersley Partnership Trust

SALARY: WPT 2 £26016 (Pro rata £12386)

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 20 per week, term time only plus all inset days

Are you an enthusiastic team player with a passion for food and great service? We are looking for a Catering Assistant to help us deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that fuel our students and staff for the day ahead.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will be an essential part of the Central Services team, based within one of our school kitchens. Your role is varied and fast-paced, ranging from preparing and cooking hot and cold food to serving students with a smile. You will work to high standards, following specific recipes and ensuring that the kitchen remains spotless and compliant with safety regulations. Whether it’s the daily lunch rush or a special theme day, your positive, can-do attitude will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable dining experience for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Food Production & Service: Prepare, cook (using methods such as grilling and frying), and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items—including for special events—ensuring consistency with Trust recipes and standards.

• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness in line with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations, completing all necessary cleaning schedules, safety checks, and documentation to pass audits.

• Customer Experience: Provide a friendly, positive service to pupils, staff, and visitors, ensuring dietary requests are facilitated, and the service environment is welcoming.

• Operational Support: Assist with stock control, inventory checks, and delivery monitoring to minimise waste, while strictly adhering to kitchen Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary

• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes

• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription

• Professional Growth and Development

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 2nd October 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 5th October 2026

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service