Catering Assistant
Chellaston Junior School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6PZThis job expired on 16 March 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 1, Points 2 - 3: £24,413 - £24,796 (Actual Salary: £7,173.58 - £7,286.12)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit aCatering Assistantto join our friendly and hardworking kitchen team, supporting our pupils across both the infant and junior sites. This is an important role within our school community, helping to ensure that every child enjoys a healthy meal in a calm, welcoming lunchtime environment.
Working as a member of the catering team, you will support the preparation and serving of healthy school meals, working closely with the Head Cook and school staff. You will assist with basic food preparation, service of meals and washing up, ensuring food is served in a cheerful and friendly manner to both children and staff.
You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen and dining areas. This includes cleaning kitchen equipment, setting up and clearing tables and chairs, washing and storing crockery and utensils, and ensuring that all areas are left clean and ready for afternoon use, such as PE lessons or assemblies. You will follow food hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures at all times and complete any required training.
We are looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and enjoys working with children. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate good organisational skills. A willingness to undertake further training and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children are essential. Experience of working in a school or similar environment and a Food Hygiene qualification would be desirable.
What the school offers its staff
If you are committed to supporting children’s wellbeing and would like to be part of a caring and supportive school community, we would welcome your application.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Chellaston Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 447 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chellaston Junior School website
- Email address
- recruitment@emet.uk.com
Arranging a visit to Chellaston Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@emet.uk.com.
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