School Catering Assistant — 20hrs/wk, Term Time

Midsomer Norton Primary; Radstock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS pension

Sick pay

Cycle to work

Free eye tests

Employee assistance helpline

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership in Radstock is recruiting a General Catering Assistant for Somervale. You will support basic food prep, serve meals, handle till transactions, and help with cleanliness and food safety to a high standard.

Part of a busy school catering team, you’ll contribute to healthy meals for pupils, staff and partner schools, with term-time hours and holiday entitlements as shown in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Kitchen Duties: Assist with basic food preparation (sandwiches, baguettes, salads, simple sauces, and pre-mixes), simple cooking (boiling, steaming, light frying) and setting up food displays.
• Service & Dining Room: Set up dining areas, manage queues, wipe tables, clear trays/trolleys, empty waste and provide friendly service to students and staff.
• Till Operations: Operate cashless till systems, administering free school meals and staff duty meal authorisations accurately.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: Wash crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment. Perform routine and deep cleaning using approved equipment and COSHH-compliant chemicals. Maintain daily fridge/freezer temperature logs in line with Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Safety & Compliance: Participate in risk assessments, report potential hazards, and uphold strict health, safety and hygiene practices.

Job description

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership in Radstock is recruiting a General Catering Assistant for Somervale. You will support basic food prep, serve meals, handle till transactions, and help with cleanliness and food safety to a high standard.

Part of a busy school catering team, you’ll contribute to healthy meals for pupils, staff and partner schools, with term-time hours and holiday entitlements as shown in the job posting.