Term-Time Catering Assistant - School Kitchen & Benefits

Finchley Catholic High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Finchley Catholic High School in London is seeking a Catering Assistant for mid December 2026. The role is 35 hours per week, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, five days a week, term-time plus inset days, with Salary Point 3 £29,562 and a pro rata £24,583.

The ideal candidate will work well in a team, have a positive can-do attitude, a passion for food and quality service, and strong hygiene/Health & Safety practices. Experience in a school kitchen is desirable; you should have a good command of English and

Qualifications

• Be able to work as part of a team in a busy school catering environment.
• Demonstrate a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Passion for food and quality service.
• Drive standards with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a busy environment.
• Experience in preparing and serving food in a school kitchen is desirable.
• Good command of English.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with staff, students, parents and suppliers.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Food service

Hygiene & safety

Flexible

English language

Interpersonal skills

Work well under pressure

Job description

Finchley Catholic High School in London is seeking a Catering Assistant for mid December 2026. The role is 35 hours per week, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, five days a week, term-time plus inset days, with Salary Point 3 £29,562 and a pro rata £24,583.

The ideal candidate will work well in a team, have a positive can-do attitude, a passion for food and quality service, and strong hygiene/Health & Safety practices. Experience in a school kitchen is desirable; you should have a good command of English and