Catering Assistant - Spalding Academy

Lincolnshire pa.; Spalding; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lincolnshire Academies Trust is seeking a Catering Assistant for Spalding Academy to join a busy school kitchen. The role is 17.5 hours per week with a permanent contract and requires efficient, team-focused service to students and staff.

Duties include food preparation, serving meals, maintaining dining areas, stock rotation, and adhering to Food Safety and Health & Safety policies. Training is provided, and DBS checks apply before appointment.

Qualifications

• Working within a fast paced, busy school kitchen, the ideal candidate will need to work at pace and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals and beverages on a daily basis in accordance with agreed recipes/methods.
• Assist in the serving of meals in line with agreed procedures and maintaining counter presentation, providing an efficient and polite service to customers.
• Preparation of the dining area.
• Assist in the storage and rotation of food stocks and ensure the food storage areas are maintained clean and in a tidy condition.
• Assist in washing and clearing away of all associated equipment, utensils and crockery.
• To take and record temperatures prior to service and during service when required.
• To report any faults or defects of premises, light and heavy equipment to the Director of Catering.
• To operate the in-house cashless catering system.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of all catering areas as per the cleaning schedule to an agreed standard.
• To undergo on and off the job training sessions as directed.
• To be able to work in various catering areas, covering various commensurate duties as required (ie: the canteen or food POD).
• To undertake any other duties that may be required for the effective operation of the catering department.
• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety policies.

Job description

# Catering Assistant - Spalding Academy## Job Introduction**South Lincolnshire Academies Trust** is dedicated to providing quality fresh food for our students and staff and we work in a friendly environment to create healthy meals which taste great. The Trust aim to ensure that all aspects of food and nutrition promote the health and well-being of students, staff and visitors, supporting individual needs as appropriate. Vacancies have arisen within the **Spalding Academy Catering Department**for an Assistant to work 17.5 hours per week (actual working hours will be discussed at interview). Working within a fast paced, busy school kitchen, the ideal candidate will need to work at pace and as part of a team.**Duties will include but are not limited to:** · Assisting in the preparation and cooking of meals and beverages on a daily basis in accordance with agreed recipes/methods; · Assist in the serving of meals in line with agreed procedures and maintaining counter presentation, providing an efficient and polite service to customers; · Preparation of the dining area; · Assist in the storage and rotation of food stocks and ensure the food storage areas are maintained clean and in a tidy condition; · Assist in washing and clearing away of all associated equipment, utensils and crockery; · To take and record temperatures prior to service and during service when required; · To report any faults or defects of premises, light and heavy equipment to the Director of Catering; · To operate the in-house cashless catering system; · Assist in the daily cleaning of all catering areas as per the cleaning schedule to an agreed standard; · To undergo on and off the job training sessions as directed; · To be able to work in various catering areas, covering various commensurate duties as required (ie: the canteen or food POD); · To undertake any other duties that may be required for the effective operation of the catering department; · Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety policies. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All pre-employment checks are undertaken in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” and all post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances prior to taking up an offer of employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. For an application form and further information please visit www.slat.org.uk. **Closing date** for applications is 8am Monday 9th November 2026. **Interviews** will follow shortly thereafter.**Fluency Duty**In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Catering Assistant - Spalding Academy* **Salary** £10,150 - £10,430 per annum* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** 1663/3985* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Working Hours** 17.5 hours* **Closing Date** 9 November, 2026* **Job Category** School - Lunch & Catering staff* **Location** Spalding, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 23 October, 2026