School Catering Assistant

OFG Education; Ashburton; In loco; GBP 9400 - 11.000; Part-time

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Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) –健康

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

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OFG Education is seeking a friendly, reliable Catering Assistant for Fieldstone School in Ashburton, Devon. You will support healthy school meals, assist in kitchen operations and help provide a welcoming dining experience for students and staff.

The role is part-time (17.5 hours per week) with term-time only schedule, starting November 2027. The successful candidate will ensure food safety and contribute to a positive lunchtime environment.

Competenze

• Must be reliable and approachable.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Good record-keeping and communication.
• Willing to undertake Food Hygiene training.
• Experience in catering, hospitality or school setting.
• Basic IT skills for ordering and stock management.

Mansioni

• Preparing, heating and serving meals safely and efficiently.
• Creating a positive dining experience for students, staff and visitors.
• Ordering food and kitchen supplies and maintaining stock records.
• Monitoring stock levels to minimise waste and ensure availability.
• Completing food safety checks, temperature monitoring and kitchen records.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across kitchen and serving areas.
• Following food hygiene, COSHH, Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Supporting school events and catering activities when required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet students' dietary needs.

Conoscenze

Reliable

Organised

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Communication

IT skills

Catering experience

School setting experience

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School Catering Assistant

Fieldstone School (Ashburton)

• Ashburton
• Permanent

Salary: £10,400 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

At OFG Education we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work!

Job Title: School Catering Assistant
Location: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ13 7EP
Salary: £10,400 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 11.00am - 2.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2027

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

At Fieldstone School, we know that a great school day starts with ensuring our students have access to safe, nutritious and enjoyable meals. We're looking for a friendly, reliable and organised Catering Assistant to join our team and play an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing and daily experience of our students and staff.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a kitchen environment, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is looking for a rewarding part‑time role within a supportive school community.

As our Catering Assistant, you'll be responsible for preparing, heating and serving meals, maintaining excellent hygiene standards, managing stock and supporting the smooth running of the school kitchen. You'll help create a welcoming dining experience while ensuring food safety and compliance requirements are consistently met.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing, heating and serving meals safely and efficiently.
• Creating a positive dining experience for students, staff and visitors.
• Ordering food and kitchen supplies and maintaining stock records.
• Monitoring stock levels to minimise waste and ensure availability.
• Completing food safety checks, temperature monitoring and kitchen records.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and serving areas.
• Following food hygiene, COSHH, Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Supporting school events and catering activities when required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet students' dietary needs.

What we are looking for

• Is reliable, friendly and approachable.
• Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Can work independently while also being part of a team.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Has good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Is willing to undertake relevant training, including Food Hygiene certification.
• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, food service or a similar environment.
• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Basic IT skills for ordering and stock management.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Fieldstone School is an independent day school supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5–16 students who may struggle to access mainstream education for a variety of reasons. These can include behavioural, emotional, or educational challenges, difficulties associated with the autistic spectrum, sensory processing disorders, attachment difficulties, or experiences of trauma.

We are committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential academically and personally. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education, helping students develop independence, social skills, and resilience while remaining in their home environment.

Fieldstone School operates in line with Devon County Council’s Section 175 safeguarding requirements, demonstrating our commitment to the safety and welfare of all students.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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