Relief Catering Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training

Horncastle Primary School; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking relief catering staff to support the catering team at Horncastle Primary School in a flexible, zero-hours role. You will help prepare nutritious meals for young people, serve in a busy kitchen, and ensure high standards of hygiene and safety with full training provided.

This position offers excellent opportunities to learn catering basics, gain Food Safety and First Aid training, and contribute to the school community in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided from day one.
• Reliability, teamwork and a strong work ethic are valued over paper qualifications.
• Flexible, friendly and ready to learn in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, assisting the Catering Lead in serving wholesome, delicious meals to young people.
• Preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious food to high standards, while accommodating dietary needs.
• Keeping dining areas, kitchens, and equipment clean and tidy through regular washing up, sanitising, and clearing.
• Safely using catering equipment and following food safety, hygiene, and COSHH guidelines (training provided).
• Helping with stock control, menu support, and operating basic catering IT systems.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and safeguarding to keep the premises secure and welcoming for pupils and staff.

Job description

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking relief catering staff to support the catering team at Horncastle Primary School in a flexible, zero-hours role. You will help prepare nutritious meals for young people, serve in a busy kitchen, and ensure high standards of hygiene and safety with full training provided.

This position offers excellent opportunities to learn catering basics, gain Food Safety and First Aid training, and contribute to the school community in a supportive environment.