Food Service Assistant

Sacred Heart Catholic High School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a proactive Food Service Assistant to join our catering team. You will support the Chef Manager and help deliver friendly, efficient service to students and staff.

Term-time hours plus 5 additional days, 25 hours per week, with DBS and safeguarding checks. Start date ASAP; interviews in due course. The role offers opportunities to progress within our well-regarded school with an outstanding Ofsted reputation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager in a variety of tasks to support the school’s catering service.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff and visitors at all times.

Job description

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

BB02 £26,016 per annum pro rata, actual £15,094 per annum

25 hours per week term time plus 5 additional days as confirmed by the school

Permanent

Start date - As soon as possible

There is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed person to work with a highly committed catering team at Sacred Heart.

You will work under the direction of our Chef Manager, assisting in a variety of tasks.

You will have excellent customer service which will be at the heart of everything you deliver to ensure all students, staff and visitors have a great experience. Sacred Heart provides many opportunities for those who want to progress their careers.

Sacred Heart Catholic High School is heavily oversubscribed. Recently graded outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in January 2025 for the fourth time in succession, we strive to nurture and empower our students to take their place in the world with purpose, enthusiasm and strength of character.

The Local Governing Committee are committed to safeguarding and the protection of its students. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS and social media check.

This is an opportunity to join an established and aspirational team in an impressive, all-girls Catholic School that has an excellent reputation for educational outcomes and pastoral care.

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 28th September 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 5th October 2026