School Catering Assistant – Term-Time 16.25h (Permanent)

East Midlands Education Trust; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SAS Employee Assistance Programme

Cyclescheme

Job summary

Limehurst Academy in Shepshed is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team. The role runs 11:00–14:15, Monday to Friday, 16.25 hours per week across 39 weeks of term time, with permanent status.

You will work closely with the five-person catering team under the catering manager to support meal preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen standards. The successful candidate will have strong time-management, patience, and excellent interpersonal skills, helping us deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Experience in school or institutional catering preferred.
• Good communication with students and staff.
• Ability to work term-time hours (16.25 per week).

Responsibilities

• Assist the catering team with daily kitchen tasks and meal prep.
• Serve meals and support lunch service to pupils.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Time management

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Work ethic

Job description

Limehurst Academy in Shepshed is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team. The role runs 11:00–14:15, Monday to Friday, 16.25 hours per week across 39 weeks of term time, with permanent status.

You will work closely with the five-person catering team under the catering manager to support meal preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen standards. The successful candidate will have strong time-management, patience, and excellent interpersonal skills, helping us deliver safe,