School Catering Assistant: Healthy Meals & Team Support

MyNewTerm; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing support

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes

Lifestyle discounts

Health cash plan

Childcare - breakfast and after school

Job summary

The Holgate Academy, a thriving 11-18 secondary school including a Sixth Form, is located in Nottinghamshire and serves the Hucknall community. This Catering Assistant role supports daily operations in the school dining service under the Kitchen Manager, helping to provide a welcoming dining experience for students.

The post holder will maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety, assist with preparation, cooking and serving, and work closely with colleagues to ensure efficient dining.

Qualifications

• High standards of food hygiene and safety required.
• Experience operating kitchen equipment and maintaining cleanliness.
• Commitment to safeguarding, teamwork and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and serving of food under supervision.
• Operate kitchen equipment and keep cooking and dining areas clean.
• Replenish consumables and support dining facility setup.
• Promote healthy eating and support student wellbeing.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Customer service

Professional development

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Holgate Academy, a thriving 11-18 secondary school including a Sixth Form, is located in Nottinghamshire and serves the Hucknall community. This Catering Assistant role supports daily operations in the school dining service under the Kitchen Manager, helping to provide a welcoming dining experience for students.

The post holder will maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety, assist with preparation, cooking and serving, and work closely with colleagues to ensure efficient dining.