Catering Assistant

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0ET

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours per week Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 01 scp 02 – 03 Actual Salary £5,578 - £5,666 (£24,413- £24,796 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking:

A reliable and enthusiastic catering assistant for a busy primary school. The successful candidate will support the catering team in delivering high quality meals to our children. Ensuring cleanliness, efficiency and excellent customer care at all times.

You will be able to work as part of a team and understand the basics of food hygiene and safety. Previous experience in a catering environment is desirable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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 Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable). Please see STOC’s Safeguarding and Recruitment Policies for further details. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

19.1 Catering Assistant JDPS.pdf - 225 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 304 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-patrick-s-roman-catholic-primary-school

At St Patrick’s we are very proud of our children and their achievements. We are committed to serving your children and supporting the whole family as well as St Patrick’s Parish community. Pupils feel safe and valued within our Catholic Christian atmosphere. Our curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.

Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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