General Catering Assistant

Turton School; Bradshaw; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Turton School is seeking a General Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering team. You will assist in the preparation and service of meals and beverages for the whole school, with training provided to ensure compliance with health and safety and Basic Food Hygiene regulations.

The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:30am–2:45pm, permanent and term-time only. The school prides itself on a values-led ethos and a strong safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Assist in the preparation and service of meals and beverages for the school.
• Training will be provided to ensure compliance with health and safety and Basic Food Hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of meals for the whole school.
• Follow health and safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Support catering team during service and breaks.

Skills

Food service

Health & safety

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

VACANCY

GENERAL CATERING ASSISTANT

Grade A SCP 3
£11,737 per annum (actual salary)
20 hours per week Monday to Friday
10.30am-2:45pm
Permanent / Term Time only

We have a vacancy for a catering assistant within our successful & friendly catering team at Turton School.

The successful applicant will assist in the preparation and service of food and beverages for the whole school. Duties will vary, dependent upon service requirements, and training will be provided to ensure compliance with health and safety and Basic Food Hygiene regulations. A full job description is available.

Visit us
There is much more about our school below; in ‘The Story’ written by our Head (Sam Gorse); and on the school website. We thought you might like to hear what it’s like here straight from the horse’s mouth before you meet us. Here are a few of our staff on a one-take interview. This will take you straight to Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/813566619/8d0fb1bd1f

Our school

Turton is an oversubscribed and high-achieving 11-18 school of 1600 students, with 300 in the Sixth Form.

The distinctive Turton ethos is values-led. Compassion and good relationships underpin all of our practices. The successful candidate will join a team of hard-working and dedicated colleagues, supportive parents, a fully involved governing body and inspiring students.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 9:00am on Tuesday 24th November 2026
Interviews: TBC
Start Date: 4th January 2027