Catering Asisstant
Brookfield Community School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time, part time: 20 hours per week - Part time, Permanent / Maternity cover, Term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale, Band 5, Scale point 28
What skills and experience we're looking for
Brookfield Community School has a fantastic opportunity for an additional Catering Assistant to join our busy and successful school kitchen. With a brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen which opened in October 2026, this is an exciting time to become part of our dedicated in-house catering team.
About you…
You will be a hardworking and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in providing excellent service. Ideally, you will have experience in a catering environment and an understanding of food hygiene and health and safety requirements. You will have good communication and time management skills, be confident serving customers and operating a till, and be committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food preparation.
What the school offers its staff
At Brookfield Community School we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:
- A warm welcome and thorough induction
- Supportive teams and professional networks
- High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
- Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
- Recognition and celebration of your achievements
Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.
Why Redhill Academy Trust?
Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities.
Further information about the job
Your role…
As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operation of the school catering service, helping to prepare and serve food, maintain high standards of hygiene, operate catering equipment safely, and provide a welcoming service to students, staff, and visitors. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will play an important role in ensuring an enjoyable dining experience and supporting the wellbeing of the school community.
How to apply
Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.
For further details regarding this post please contact Tracey Wallis, Catering Manager on t.wallis@brookfieldcs.org.uk 01246 568115.
Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Brookfield Community School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1156 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01246 568115
Brookfield Community School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The school is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.
Arranging a visit to Brookfield Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.
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