Catering Assistant

Bungay High School, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £12,740.00 Annually (Actual)

Catering Assistant job summary

Bungay High School

Queens Road

Bungay

Suffolk

NR35 1RW

Tel: 01986 892140

Catering Assistant

Grade 2 (Point 2) Full-Time Pay is £25,219 Pro-Rata is £12,739,97 Gross Pay

Permanent / 22.5 hours a week / 38 weeks per year

Main purpose

To prepare and provide high-quality food and beverage service for staff and pupils at Bungay High School in line with Health & Safety Food Hygiene regulations.

Working 4.5 hours a day - 9.00-2.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid break.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food and beverages to the required standard.
• Follow menu plans and recipes agreed with the Catering Manager at Bungay High School.
• Assist the Catering Manager with the preparation of menu plans as required.
• Occasionally assist with special functions, which may be outside of normal working hours.
• Carry out cleaning duties within the kitchen and dining areas as required.
• Follow sound hygiene practices and compliance.
• Assist in ordering, issuing and recording of catering supplies as required.
• Assist with the operation of control procedures as required.
• Attend regular meetings with the Catering team.

Health, Safety and Welfare

• Ensure that health and safety regulations are observed in working practices and checks and paperwork completed, as agreed with Catering Manager.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety within the setting.
• Report any accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, or unfit food or other irregularities immediately and take action when appropriate or possible.
• Administer first aid when qualified and required.

General

• To participate in the performance and development review process.
• Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Promote positive behaviour and follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Attend relevant training and staff meetings.

The duties listed in the job description are not intended to be an exhaustive list but are the general guidelines to the post, and other duties relevant may be undertaken by the post holder. Tasks are not excluded from the post simply because they are not itemised. We require all staff to be flexible in their approach in supporting the Trust and its schools. All duties undertaken must be carried out in accordance with relevant Trust / school policies and procedures, within legislation, and with full regard for the needs of our school communities.

Should you wish to apply for this role, please do so via My New Term. Should you have any queries, please contact Mrs Blake, Headteacher’s PA: 01986 891642 or email: rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk. We do not accept CVs. No Agencies.

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 19 October 2026. Please write your covering letter of application to Mrs Chanel Oswick, Headteacher. Interviews will be held the week beginning: 19 October 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be required for this post.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Castle East School, Holbrook Academy, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Bungay High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 922 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bungay High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bungay-high-school-bungay

Bungay High School Academy is a thriving and successful school situated in a pleasant rural area. We are 20 miles from Norwich and 15 miles from the delightful heritage coast. We have fantastic students, great staff and a commitment to success for all. We have an excellent CPD programme and are committed to staff development.

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