Term-Time School Catering Assistant - Part-Time Kitchen

Blackdown Education Partnership; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 7,600 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Grove Primary School in Taunton is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily kitchen operations, assist with menu planning, food preparation and cooking, and work with a small team to deliver quality meals for pupils.

You will also handle stock control and assist with budget management, ensuring safe, allergen-aware catering within a busy school setting. This is a permanent, part-time, term-time role with start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 Food Safety qualification.
• Experience catering for large numbers.
• Awareness of Health and Safety, COSHH, dietary and allergen requirements.
• Commitment to high-quality catering in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with school menu planning, food preparation and cooking.
• Work with the catering team to deliver daily services.
• Assist with stock control and budget adherence.

Skills

Food Safety Level 2

Catering for large numbers

Health and Safety COSHH awareness

Allergen awareness in catering

Job description

Orchard Grove Primary School in Taunton is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily kitchen operations, assist with menu planning, food preparation and cooking, and work with a small team to deliver quality meals for pupils.

You will also handle stock control and assist with budget management, ensuring safe, allergen-aware catering within a busy school setting. This is a permanent, part-time, term-time role with start ASAP.