Catering and Cleaning Assistant

Role: Catering and Cleaning Assistant 

Academy: Outwood Institute of Education (South)

Start Date: 15/06/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £16,867.22 - £17,131.83

Working Pattern: 30 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only

The Outwood Institute of Education is currently seeking a Catering & Cleaning Assistant to join our high performing team.

The Outwood Institute of Education is a network providing professional development for school staff. It strives to ensure the best outcomes for children in all schools by working together to share outstanding practice and give staff access to world class professional development. We believe that every child is entitled to a world class education.

As the Catering & Cleaning Assistant to work for our conference centre during the day, you will support the OIE events team in ensuring the centre is kept clean and tidy throughout the day and with serving catering to delegates.

We manage and organise multiple events on a daily basis and expect professionalism and high standards from every person working for the OIE.

Duties will include set-up and clearing away of any catering provided for our delegates, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the conference centre and providing a professional service to ensure high customer care. Please see Job Description for further details about duties and responsibilities.

Normal working hours are 11:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. Term time only. 

The successful candidate will be based at the Outwood Institute of Education, Tenter Balk Lane, Adwick, Doncaster, DN6 7EQ

Closing date:  Thursday 14 May 2026, 12pm

Interview Date: Monday 18 May 2026 (PM)

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Stephanie Wattam (Office Manager) at s.wattam@outwood.com.

The Catering Assistant assists in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food, producing high-standard meals on a daily basis. Duties include rigorously following food hygiene and cleanliness standards in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene, and COSHH regulations at all times. 

The assistant is responsible for washing dishes, cutlery, containers, and all catering equipment. You will clean all catering areas daily to an agreed standard, ensuring they are free from hazards. Other tasks include operating as a cashier as required and under supervision, ensuring the safe operation of kitchen equipment, and reporting all accidents or incidents.

Essential qualifications include a Level 2 or equivalent certificate in Food Hygiene, or demonstrable experience of working at that level. Experience or knowledge of working with food in a kitchen environment is required, alongside experience and understanding of customer service. Essential skills include the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of academy child safeguarding procedures and the ability to relate to students in a pleasant manner. A willingness and ability to obtain and enhance qualifications and training is essential. Experience of working in a school environment and qualifications in Health and Safety are desirable. A satisfactory DBS check is required.