Secondary School Catering Assistant

Academics; Lymm; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is seeking reliable Catering Assistants to support busy school kitchens and dining areas across secondary schools in Warrington.

The role focuses on food preparation, serving students and staff, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness with day-time hours. Ideal candidates will have catering or food service experience, a Food Hygiene Certificate preferred, and an Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, kitchen support, food service, hospitality, or school dining hall environments.
• Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply during registration and ability to commute around Warrington.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation, portioning meals and serving students and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchen, serving counters and dining areas; sanitize tables and wash up.
• Operate till points accurately during busy break and lunch periods when required.
• Adhere to school health, food hygiene and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Punctual

Hard-working

Reliable

Fast-paced

Job description

Secondary School Catering Assistant - Warrington - Flexible

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking reliable, hardworking, and proactive Catering Assistants to support busy school kitchen and dining environments across secondary schools in Warrington.

School catering teams play an essential role in keeping the school community nourished and energized throughout the day. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in catering, hospitality, food preparation, or general kitchen support who are looking for consistent daytime hours in an educational environment. Whether you are looking to register ahead for upcoming terms, secure ongoing assignments, or fit shifts around existing commitments, we offer flexible starts across Warrington.

Role Overview

• Food Preparation & Service: Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation, portioning meals, and serving secondary school students and staff during break and lunch periods.
• Dining Area Maintenance: Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen, serving counters, and dining areas, including sanitizing tables, clearing trays, and washing up.
• Till Operation: Operate till points accurately during busy break and lunch rushes where required.
• Hygiene & Safety: Strictly adhere to school health, food hygiene, and safety regulations at all times.

Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience working in catering, kitchen support, food service, hospitality, or school dining hall environments.
• Food Safety: Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Key Skills: Punctual, hard-working, reliable, and able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Compliance & Location: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to apply during registration) and the ability to commute around Warrington.

Why Join Academics?

• Hourly Pay: Competitive hourly rate paid weekly via a simple, hassle-free online timesheet system.
• Sociable School Hours: Enjoy reliable daytime hours with no late evenings or weekend work.
• Flexible Start Dates: Register now and secure your placement for upcoming term dates and planned ongoing covers.
• Local Support: Dedicated recruitment team offering continuous assistance and local shifts.

Academics is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must pass enhanced background checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.