Catering Assistant

The Chiltern School, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

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: £17,779.00 - £18,060.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Level 2A (SEN) Point 4-5

Catering Assistant job summary

We are looking for a skilled and competent Catering Assistant to join our small, friendly catering team. Under the direction of our Catering Manager, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food and clearing away, ensuring that our high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.

Candidates will, ideally, have experience in a food service/preparation environment. They should be familiar with food hygiene standards, and be willing to complete formal food hygiene training. This will be a busy and rewarding role.

The Chiltern School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and all posts within school are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and barring service. We are required to conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By applying you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

If you would like to join a team that is relentless in their pursuit of excellence, please apply.

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

The Chiltern School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and all posts within school are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and barring service. We are required to conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By applying you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

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 The Chiltern School

• School type: Special schools, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 347 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Chiltern School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-chiltern-school

The Chiltern School is a coeducational special school located over two sites in Dunstable and Houghton Regis in Bedfordshire, England. The school accepts pupils from all over the Central Bedfordshire area.

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