School Catering Assistant – Growth & Training Opportunities

Northern Education Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

High quality CPD

LGPS pension access

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Job summary

Manor Academy, part of Northern Education Trust, seeks a reliable Catering Assistant to join the school’s catering team. You will support daily operations, assist with food preparation, maintain hygiene, and help with equipment handling to ensure meals for pupils and staff meet high standards.

The role emphasises health and safety, with opportunities for professional development and leadership pathways within the Trust’s Inspire programme. Onsite parking is provided.

Qualifications

• Assist with basic food preparation to support meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchens and surrounding work areas.
• Ensure safe use of kitchen machinery and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic food preparation to support meal service delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding work areas.
• Ensure correct and safe use of all kitchen machinery and equipment.
• Strictly comply with health and safety procedures and standards.
• Assist with loading or unloading deliveries as required.
• Complete required training and participate in Trust activities as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene

Health & safety

Team support

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Manor Academy, part of Northern Education Trust, seeks a reliable Catering Assistant to join the school’s catering team. You will support daily operations, assist with food preparation, maintain hygiene, and help with equipment handling to ensure meals for pupils and staff meet high standards.

The role emphasises health and safety, with opportunities for professional development and leadership pathways within the Trust’s Inspire programme. Onsite parking is provided.