Secondary School Catering Assistant, Doncaster)

Academics; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Free CPD

Love2Shop referral bonus

Rotations across Doncaster secondarys

Term-time hours

Job summary

Academics in Doncaster is seeking a cheerful Secondary School Catering Assistant to support busy school kitchens, prepare meals, monitor hygiene, and help pupils with their choices.

You will rotate across Doncaster's secondary schools during term-time hours, with holiday pay and ongoing CPD. DBS clearance and references are expected, with a friendly, team-oriented approach essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on kitchen or catering experience (schools welcome).
• Basic food hygiene certificate required.
• Clear understanding of health & safety in busy catering environments.

Responsibilities

• Chop, prep, and plate up nutritious dishes following menus.
• Keep kitchens and dining halls clean and hygienic.
• Assist pupils with meal choices and operate cashless tills.
• Monitor food temperatures and allergens; uphold safety protocols.
• Assist with washing-up, stock rotation, and general organisation.

Skills

Hands-on kitchen experience

Teamwork

Customer service

Hygiene & safety awareness

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Tools

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

Cook. Fuel. Brighten Every School Day.

Academics is on the hunt for a cheerful and efficient Secondary School Catering Assistant to join our vibrant team, delivering delicious, wholesome meals across Doncaster’s schools - because great food fuels great learning.

What You'll Dive Into:

• Chop, prep, and plate up tasty, nutritious dishes following seasonal menus
• Keep kitchens sparkling and dining halls welcoming with top-tier hygiene standards
• Manage cashless tills and assist pupils with their meal choices
• Monitor food temperatures, track allergens, and uphold strict safety protocols
• Tackle washing-up, bin rotations, and stock organisation with ease

What We Bring to the Table:

• Excellent hourly rates with holiday pay bundled in
• Free CPD - including a variety of courses
• £75 Love2Shop reward for every friend you refer to us
• Rotations across Doncaster's secondary schools
• Term-time hours - reclaim your evenings, weekends, and school holidays

What You'll Need to Shine:

• Hands‑on kitchen or catering experience (schools welcome, but not mandatory)
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Sharp awareness of health & safety in busy catering environments
• Warm, approachable personality with a knack for teamwork
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or ready to apply)
• Two solid professional referees who can vouch for you

Academics - shaping futures, one connection at a time.Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.