Secondary School Catering Assistant

Academics; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay by timesheet system

Flexible start dates

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Catering Assistant for schools in Warrington with flexible start dates and reliable daytime hours. You will support busy school kitchens, prepare meals, serve students and staff, and maintain high hygiene standards.

Experience in catering or school dining is preferred, and an Enhanced DBS is beneficial. The role offers daytime shifts with weekly pay and opportunities to register for ongoing covers.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, school dining, or kitchen support.
• Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work quickly in a busy environment.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service preferred or ready to apply.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and service for students and staff during break and lunch.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, counters, and dining areas; clear trays and wash up.

Skills

Catering experience

Punctual and reliable

Fast-paced environment

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)

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.