Catering Assistant

Framwellgate School Durham, Durham, DH1 5BQ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week, term time only: Monday to Friday, 9.15am to 2.30 pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £14,338

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Able to communicate effectively with people of all ages and levels
• Able to assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages
• Able to wash kitchen utensils and equipment as required
• Able to carry out cleaning duties as require
• Able to form good relationships with students, staff and service user
• Able to follow direction from Line Manager
• Able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations
• Evidence of excellent attendance and punctuality record
• Commitment to the highest standards of child protection
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health and Safety
• Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community
  

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the importance of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene in a catering environment
• Promoting the catering service and healthy eating options to its customers
• Promoting the catering service and healthy eating options to its customers
• Effective numeracy skills

What the school offers its staff

We offer an environment where our staff are respected and trusted. The successful candidate will possess expertise alongside energy and enthusiasm. A willingness to learn, train and develop are all essential. We are a truly inclusive school and for us social justice and providing all of our students with the knowledge and skills to allow them to have a voice and achieve their goals is really important; the most for those that need the most. This is echoed throughout our school with a real commitment to the wellbeing and success of our staff and students. If you think this aligns with your values, then we would love to hear from you.

The school has been selected to be part of the latest phase in the Schools Rebuilding Programme and we envisage a fantastic new school building to be ready for September 2027.

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

Framwellgate School Durham is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and barred list check will be required for this post.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Catering Assistant Candidate Information Pack March 2026 25 hours.pdf - 256 KB (opens in new tab)

About Framwellgate School Durham

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Framwellgate School Durham website
• Email address: vacancies@framdurham.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/framwellgate-school-durham-durham

Framwellgate School Durham is an 11-18 non-selective secondary school and Single Academy Trust. The school roll has increased by 35% over the last five years, and we now have more than 1300 students who attend the school.

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