Catering Assistant

Heswall Primary School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 7SD

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Please note that salary is on a pro-rota basis

Catering Assistant job summary

Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Heswall Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Heswall Primary School our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check and social media check. Further details regarding these checks are available from schools.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our busy and vibrant Catering Department. This is a part-time role of 23.35 hours per week. The working hours are from 9:00 am to 11:30 am then 11:50am to 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Job Purpose

Undertake, normally under the general direction of a higher graded operative in the kitchen, the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food.

Key Tasks

1. Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages

2. Follow food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH regulations at all times

3. Operate kitchen equipment, following training

4. Undertake cleaning and washing up as directed in the kitchen and dining areas

5. Refill and replace sauces, condiments and other consumables.

6. Transporting and serving meals

7. To perform other duties considered reasonable, that are commensurate with the grading and designation of the post

NOTE:

This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a definitive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of the Service in relation to the post holder’s responsibilities and duties. Elements of this job description and changes to it may be amended in light of organisational and service requirements.

Our Offer To You

Here’s what you can expect from us:
A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
Health and wellbeing support
Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Heswall Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 253 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heswall Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heswall-primary-school-wirral

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