School Catering Assistant — Term-Time Hours & Growth

MEA Central; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD for all roles

Health plan

Pension

Annual leave 26 days

Cyclescheme

EAP

Credit union

Flexible working

Mental health support

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback

Job summary

MEA Central in Manchester is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our busy school catering team. You will help prepare, serve, and present meals, set up dining areas and maintain high hygiene standards while delivering friendly customer service.

This 20-hour-per-week Grade 2 post runs term time plus 5 INSET days, with a starting salary of £12,787 and a full-time equivalent of £26,016. The start date will be confirmed after all pre-employment checks are complete, and we offer a range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service (school or catering desirable)
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and a great team player
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Maintains high hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve and present meals
• Set up dining areas and operate tills
• Clean kitchen equipment and dining furniture
• Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations
• Provide excellent customer service to students and staff
• Support equal opportunities and inclusivity in the workplace

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Hygiene standards

Job description

MEA Central in Manchester is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our busy school catering team. You will help prepare, serve, and present meals, set up dining areas and maintain high hygiene standards while delivering friendly customer service.

This 20-hour-per-week Grade 2 post runs term time plus 5 INSET days, with a starting salary of £12,787 and a full-time equivalent of £26,016. The start date will be confirmed after all pre-employment checks are complete, and we offer a range of benefits