Catering Assistant (part -time)

STRETFORD HIGH SCHOOL; Stretford; On-site; GBP 5,900 - 6,600; Part time

Job summary

STRETFORD HIGH SCHOOL is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support the canteen and provide a healthy service to students. The role is permanent, with 12:30pm to 2:30pm shifts, Monday to Friday during term time.

Ideal candidates will have good communication, be a fast worker, and comfortable engaging with pupils. A safeguarding culture and DBS disclosure are part of pre-employment checks at the school.

Qualifications

• Availability to work Monday to Friday during term time.
• Pupil-facing role requiring good communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen duties including food preparation, serving and cleaning.
• Support the school canteen service as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Pupil-facing

Punctual and reliable

Job description

Job Title

Catering Assistant - part time

Key Details

• Salary: Band 1 £25,614 (Full Time Equivalent) Actual Salary £5,921 per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part‑time (2 hours a day Mon‑Fri/10 hours per week) 12.30pm to 2.30pm
• Start date: 3rd November 2026
• Closing date: 9am Monday 28th September 2026
• Interview Date: Thursday 1st October 2026

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint conscientious and reliable Catering Assistants to help us to provide a healthy canteen service to our students.

Key Responsibilities

• General kitchen duties, food preparation, serving food, cleaning and washing up.
• Work as part of a team to support the school canteen service.

Requirements

• Candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm, term time only.
• Good communication skills, as this is a pupil facing position.
• Fast working all‑rounder ability.

Safety and Disclosure

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, an online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre‑employment checks, for the successful applicant.

Diversity and Inclusion

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies.

Pupils are proud of the diversity represented within their school. They animatedly described 'the power of you' days where they celebrate each other's cultures and faiths. Pupils said that everyone is free to be themselves. This creates a sense of belonging which helps pupils to feel happy in school. Polite and respectful interactions between pupils and adults are the norm. Pupils embrace opportunities to make changes for the benefit of others. Pupils appreciate the care that staff have taken to ensure that the diversity of the school community is reflected in the school's high-quality curriculum. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Most pupils achieve well. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.'