Primary School Catering Assistant, Sheffield)

Academics; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent hourly rates with holidayPay

Free CPD - courses

£75 Love2Shop reward for referrals

Rotations across Sheffield primaries

Term-time hours

Job summary

Academics, delivering meals across Sheffield's schools, seeks a cheerful Primary School Catering Assistant to join our vibrant team and help fuel great learning.

You will chop, prep, and plate nutritious dishes, keep kitchens and dining halls clean, manage cashless tills, monitor temperatures and allergens, and assist pupils with their meals. Term-time hours and holiday pay accompany a values-driven catering role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on catering or kitchen experience (schools welcome).
• Basic food hygiene certificate.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Two solid professional referees who can vouch for you.

Responsibilities

• Chop, prep, and plate nutritious dishes following seasonal menus.
• Keep kitchens and dining halls clean with high hygiene standards.
• Manage cashless tills and assist pupils with their meal choices.
• Monitor food temperatures and allergens, uphold safety protocols.
• Assist with washing-up, stock organisation, and bin rotations.

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

Cook. Fuel. Brighten Every School Day.

Academics is on the hunt for a cheerful and efficient Primary School Catering Assistant to join our vibrant team, delivering delicious, wholesome meals across Sheffield's schools - because great food fuels great learning.

What You'll Dive Into:

• Chop, prep, and plate up tasty, nutritious dishes following seasonal menus
• Keep kitchens sparkling and dining halls welcoming with top-tier hygiene standards
• Manage cashless tills and assist pupils with their meal choices
• Monitor food temperatures, track allergens, and uphold strict safety protocols
• Tackle washing-up, bin rotations, and stock organisation with ease

What We Bring to the Table:

• Excellent hourly rates with holiday pay bundled in
• Free CPD - including a variety of courses
• £75 Love2Shop reward for every friend you refer to us
• Rotations across Sheffield's primary schools
• Term-time hours - reclaim your evenings, weekends, and school holidays

What You'll Need to Shine:

• Hands-on kitchen or catering experience (schools welcome, but not mandatory)
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Sharp awareness of health & safety in busy catering environments
• Warm, approachable personality with a knack for teamwork
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or ready to apply)
• Two solid professional referees who can vouch for you

Academics - shaping futures, one connection at a time.Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.