Catering Assistant

Hall Park Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3EA

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time, part time: 27.5 hours per week - Part time, Permanent, Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Redhill Academy Trust Pay Scale, Band 5, Scale point 28

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about food, customer service, and working as part of a friendly team? We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team and help provide high-quality, nutritious meals for our students in a safe and welcoming school environment.

About you…

You will be a reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food preparation, and customer service. Previous catering experience is desirable, but most importantly, you will have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to promoting healthy eating and wellbeing.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer…

At Hall Park Academy we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

• A warm welcome and thorough induction
• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities.

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.

Your role…

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the preparation, cooking, and serving of school meals while helping to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, operating the till system, washing up, cleaning kitchen equipment and dining areas, and ensuring compliance with health and safety and food hygiene standards. Working closely with the Catering Manager and wider catering team, you will play an important role in delivering an excellent dining experience for students and staff.

How to apply

Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.

For further details regarding this post please contact Helen Annabel on 01773786212.

For information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment Process

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Commitment to safeguarding

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hall Park Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 867 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hall Park Academy website
• Email address: hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01773786212
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hall-park-academy

Hall Park Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

Arranging a visit to Hall Park Academy

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

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