Part-time Catering Assistant

St Teresa's; Leigh on Sea; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic Primary School is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to join the school catering team. The role runs Monday to Friday, 12–2pm, with an immediate start and a fixed-term contract.

You will assist with preparing, serving and presenting meals, maintaining high hygiene standards, and supporting daily kitchen operations in a safe environment. The position requires compliance with safeguarding and food safety procedures, with usual recruitment checks in line with safer

Qualifications

• Assist with the preparation, serving and presentation of school meals.
• Set up and clear dining areas before and after service.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Follow food hygiene procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and storage of food supplies.
• Provide friendly and helpful service to pupils and staff.
• Support the catering team to ensure the smooth running of the school kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, serving and presentation of school meals.
• Set up and clear dining areas before and after service.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 19/10/2026 Midday

Date of Interviews: w/c 19 October 2026

We are seeking a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our school catering team. The successful candidate will help provide healthy, nutritious meals for pupils and staff in a welcoming, safe and hygienic environment. Working monday - friday 12-2pm

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, serving and presentation of school meals.


• Set up and clear dining areas before and after service.


• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.


• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.


• Follow food hygiene procedures and health and safety regulations.


• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and storage of food supplies.


• Provide friendly and helpful service to pupils and staff.


• Support the catering team to ensure the smooth running of the school kitchen.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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