Catering Assistant
King Edward VII School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PW57 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Grade 1 - Pts 3 £25,948 per annum, pro rata including the Living Wage Supplement (£13,223 actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
King Edward VII is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated catering team, helping to provide a high-quality, nutritious, and welcoming food service for the users of our School.
Catering Assistant
Grade 1 - Pts 3 £25,948 per annum, pro rata including the Living Wage Supplement
(£13,223 actual salary)
22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Hours 9.30am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday
Permanent contract
Required ASAP
The successful candidate will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our school food outlets. This post is based at the Lower School site on Darwin Lane.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the preparation, cooking, and serving of a variety of food and drink.
- Serving students at break and lunch times
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, including daily washing up and working as part of a team to clean all kitchen and service areas.
- Assisting with periodic deep cleaning of food preparation areas.
- Operating an electronic till system and to undertake cash handling as and when required
- Supervision of students in the dining hall
The Successful Candidate will be able to:
- Communicate effectively with other employees, students, and the wider school community.
- Be reliable, punctual, and presentable.
- Work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative when required.
- Demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene policies.
- Understand the needs of the School in prioritising workload during busy service times.
- Show a willingness to undertake any relevant training provided.
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, eye test vouchers and a wellbeing package. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety.
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.
About King Edward VII School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1729 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk
Local authority maintained secondary School
School location
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