School Catering Assistant

Role: Catering Assistant 

Academy: Outwood Academy Shafton 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £10,071.48 - £10,433.38

Working Pattern: 17.75 Hours Per Week, Monday - Friday, Term Time  + 2 days / Part Time

Are you energetic and thrive in a fast-paced environment, committed to supporting the delivery of high-quality meals? Join us as a Catering Assistant, working as part of a dedicated team to assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages as directed. This role is fundamental to the daily efficiency of the catering service, demanding strict adherence to food hygiene and safety standards.

Previous experience and a Level 2 or equivalent qualification in Food Hygiene is essential.

Welcome from the Principal:

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Jane Goldthorpe (Business Manager) at j.goldthorpe@shafton.outwood.com

Closing date: Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 12:00 noon.

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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.