Catering Assistant - West Coventry Academy

West Coventry Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

LGPS pension

Employee benefits package

Wellbeing days

Professional development

Job summary

West Coventry Academy is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our school catering team. You will help with food preparation, service and maintaining cleanliness to provide a welcoming lunchtime experience for pupils.

Working 16 hours per week, you will support the daily running of our kitchen and dining service, contributing to safe, enjoyable, and well-presented meals for students in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable, able to work with children and colleagues.
• Reliable, organised and a team player.
• Committed to cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Able to follow instructions in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the school kitchen and dining service.
• Assist with food preparation and service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Support the catering team to ensure pupils receive safe, well-presented meals.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

West Coventry Academy is looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our school catering team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in helping to provide a welcoming and positive lunchtime experience for our pupils.

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of our school kitchen and dining service. Your responsibilities will include helping with food preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and supporting the catering team to ensure pupils receive a safe, enjoyable and well-presented meal.

Working 16 hours per week, you will be an important part of the catering team, helping to create a positive lunchtime experience for our pupils.

About you

• Friendly, approachable and able to work well with children and colleagues.
• Reliable, organised and able to work as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Positive and willing to contribute to the wider life of our school.

Previous experience in a catering or school environment would be an advantage, but we are also happy to consider candidates who have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

What we can offer

• Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team.
• Contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our pupils.
• Gain experience in a busy school kitchen environment.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.
• A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Professional development and wellbeing days, supporting your continued learning and wellbeing.