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Job Advert: School Catering Assistant

Part-time, Term Time Only (+ 5 non-pupil days) - 22.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year
Grade A3 - £24,796 FTE (this will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about providing healthy meals for children? We are looking for a motivated School Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team and help create a positive dining experience for our pupils. You'll play an important role in ensuring our students enjoy a safe, welcoming, and efficient lunchtime experience.

Key Responsibilities

·   Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.

·   Set up and replenish food counters.

·   Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

·   Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.

·   Clean and sanitise kitchen and dining areas.

·   Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures.

·   Help monitor stock and report shortages.

·   Provide friendly and professional customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors.

·   Support the catering team with daily kitchen duties as required.

What We're Looking For

·   A positive, can-do attitude.

·   Good communication and teamwork skills.

·   The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

·   A commitment to cleanliness and high standards.

·   Reliable, punctual, and organised.

·   Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

·   An understanding of food hygiene is advantageous.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with our safeguarding policies.

How to Apply

To request a job description and application form please contact Sarah Pester, School Business Manager at spester@bluecoat-learn.org. Due to the summer holidays, all applications will be managed electronically.

Closing date: Friday 7th August 2026