School Catering Assistant

Outwood; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 9,300 - 9,400; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Danum in Doncaster is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team. You will assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals and drinks as directed, helping us deliver high‑quality food to students and staff during term time with 16 hours per week.

We are an Ofsted Good 11–18 academy proud of an inclusive, supportive environment where staff development is encouraged and food hygiene and safety standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Energetic, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering high-quality meals.
• Assists in preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages as directed.
• Strict adherence to food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, cooking and serving of meals and beverages as directed.
• Contribute to the daily efficiency of the catering service and uphold hygiene standards.

Job description

Role: Catering Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy Danum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £9,292.62 to £9,438.46

Working Pattern: 16 Hours Per Week, Term Time + 5 days

Are you energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment, committed to supporting the delivery of high-quality meals? Join us as a Catering Assistant, working as part of a dedicated team to assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages as directed. This role is fundamental to the daily efficiency of the catering service, demanding strict adherence to food hygiene and safety standards.

Welcome from the Principal:

We are an Ofsted Good rated, 11-18 academy, with a thriving sixth form and a campus undergoing a transformation, based in the friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.

We are proud to say that our recent OFSTED inspection in 2024 cited that the school is a 'Good' school, identifying how the school is an 'inclusive school' where 'pupils of every background are provided with the opportunities they need to be successful.' We value our staff highly, and have established a truly supportive environment where staff training and well being is at the heart of all we do. We are focused on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.

We are proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award and to have received the IQM Award, which highlights our commitment to inclusion.We have also recently achieved our Eco Schools award along with our Leading the Way award for meeting all eight Gastsby Benchmarks to support employability for our students.

We believe we are on a journey towards Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Timothy Watkins, Site Manager at [e-mail]