General Catering Assistant

Chorley New Road Primary Academy; Horwich; On-site; GBP 5,600 - 6,300; Part time

Job summary

Chorley New Road Primary Academy is seeking a General Catering Assistant to join our school catering team. The role is 10 hours per week during term time, with Monday to Friday shifts from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The post is permanent, subject to a 6-month probationary period.

You will perform general kitchen duties, assist with food preparation and serving, and help maintain high standards of presentation while engaging with pupils and staff in a friendly, professional manner.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and clear understanding of English language.
• Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but full training will be provided.
• Hard-working, reliable and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• General kitchen duties.
• Food preparation, serving, cleaning and washing up.
• Maintaining high standards of food presentation and replenishing counters during service.
• Speak to pupils and staff in a friendly, helpful and professional manner.
• Assist pupils and staff as necessary and work well with colleagues.

Skills

Fast learner

Teamwork

Communication skills

Food service

Job description

GENERAL CATERING ASSISTANT

Employer: Albany Learning Trust

Location: Chorley New Road Primary Academy

Working Hours: Real Living Wage -FTE £25,948 - pro rata £5934.15

Hours 10 hours a week Term time (190 days)

Monday to Friday 11.30am to 1.30pm

Required from: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 14th September 2026 at Noon

Shortlisting Date: Monday 14th September 2026 - PM

Interview Date: Friday 18th September 2026

Chorley New Road Primary Academy

Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6EW

Head Teacher: Miss L. Burrows

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE? ARE YOU HARD-WORKING? PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD? If this sounds like you then we want to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity within CNR for a Catering Assistant to join our team, working 10hrs per week, Monday to Friday, term time only. This is a permanent position; subject to a 6-month probationary period.

In joining our catering team, you will need to be a fast-working all-rounder. Your daily tasks will mainly consist of:

• general kitchen duties
  
• food preparation serving, cleaning and washing up
• maintaining high standards of presentation of food and replenishing counters keeping them looking attractive throughout the service time
• speaking to pupils and staff in a friendly, helpful and professional manner
• assisting pupils and staff whenever necessary
  
• undertake all basic training and work effectively with colleagues as part of a team

Working within a school environment you will need good communication skills and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the English language.

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but full training will be provided for the successful candidates.

Chorley New Road Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interviews will take place on Friday 18th September 2026.

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