Bank Catering Assistant
King James Academy Royston, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12.21 Hourly
Bank Catering Assistant job summary
We are looking for a flexible catering assistant to join our Primary School Catering Staff, who can work when required and be on a zero-hour contract.
Main Purpose
To assist in the preparation, serving, and cleaning duties required for the provision of school meals in an efficient and hygienic manner, ensuring a positive dining experience for pupils and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of food items following hygiene and safety -guidelines.
Serve food to pupils and staff in a friendly and efficient manner.
Operate tills and handle cash (if required).
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining area, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and disposing of waste.
Follow food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
Assist with stock rotation and reporting low stock levels to the Catering Manager.
Work collaboratively with the catering team to ensure smooth daily operations.
Support special dietary requirements and allergen management procedures.
Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a friendly and professional approach towards pupils.
Person Specification:
Experience in a catering or food service role (desirable but not essential).-Knowledge of basic food hygiene and safety regulations
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
A positive and friendly attitude.
Willingness to undertake training as required.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About King James Academy Royston
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 18
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 939 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King James Academy Royston website
We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy Royston, you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership.
The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates two hubs; St Neots and Fenland.
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