General Catering Assistant

Writhlington School; Kilmersdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eye tests for VDU users

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

St John’s C of E Primary School is seeking a General Catering Assistant to support the school catering team. The role involves preparing simple meals, serving staff and pupils, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

Working 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time with inset days, you will join a proactive team in a thriving school environment and help deliver nutritious meals across the trust.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness for bending, lifting, pushing trolleys, and loading heavy boxes.
• Ability to operate kitchen machinery safely (training provided).
• Strong team player with good communication skills and a friendly approach.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing sandwiches, baguettes, salads, pre-mixes, and simple cooked items.
• Set up dining areas, manage queues, clear trays, wipe tables, and operate till systems for cashless catering.
• Maintain high food-safety standards including temperature checks and COSHH guidelines.
• Load pre-prepared meals into the catering vehicle and deliver to local schools when required.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Good communication

Willingness to training

Job description

Role: General Catering Assistant

Location: St Johns Midsomer Norton

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 12.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 11:15am - 1:45pm, term time plus inset days

Salary: Grade 1 and scale point range 3 - 4, £13.28 - £13.48 per hour (Full time equivalent £25,614 - £26,016) Actual salary £7,434 - £7,551 per annum

Are you a proactive, reliable team player looking to join a supportive catering team within a thriving school environment? We are seeking a General Catering Assistant to help deliver high-quality, delicious meals to students and staff across the trust.

Located in the heart of Midsomer Norton, St John’s C of E Primary School is a proud member of the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership. It is a welcoming, vibrant community dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child feels valued. With a strong focus on high standards, well-being, and active community links, St John's prides itself on being a warm, supportive place to work and learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing sandwiches, baguettes, salads, pre-mixes, and simple cooked items using standard industry techniques and equipment.
• Set up dining areas, manage queue flow, clear trays, wipe tables, and operate till systems for cashless catering and meal authorizations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety by washing crockery, utensils, and machinery, conducting daily temperature checks, and following Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines.
• Load pre-prepared meals into the school catering vehicle and deliver them to local schools when required.

What We Are Looking For

• Physical fitness for bending, lifting, pushing trolleys, and loading/unloading heavy delivery boxes.
• Ability to operate kitchen machinery safely (training provided).
• Strong team player with good communication skills and a friendly approach to staff and pupils.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and participate in professional development.

There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.