17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    20 September 2026 at 1am

  • Date listed

    3 September 2026

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

Scale A, Pt 3 (£13.27/hour)

Catering Assistant job summary

Marshland High School are seeking a Catering Assistants to join their Catering Department  


Start Date: ASAP

Salary:  Scale A, Point 3, £13.27 /hour Approx. £8,891/pa

(FTE of £25,614/year, please note the salary will be pro rata for hours worked)


Hours - 15 hours/week, 39 weeks/year (term time plus training days) -

Permanent role - 11.30 – 2.30 am daily


Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk

Marshland High School: https://www.marshlandhigh.co.uk/

 

Purpose of the Job


To participate in the catering provision as agreed with the Catering Manager.


NB This may include the handling of all foods within the catering section and the preparation of dishes/food items for service.


Responsibilities

·        To participate in the production of food items in line with the day’s menu, or with batch baking where appropriate.

·        To participate in the care and the cleaning of the kitchen areas, dining room and equipment as required.

·        To serve meals, operate payment tills, and to give attention to tables if necessary.

·        To talk to pupils, staff and visitors as appropriate – in order to guide their choice of menu items and increase awareness of foods.

·        To assist with the maintenance of quality standards within the catering department.

·        To cooperate with the Catering Manager with regard to compliance with all food safety legislation relating to the catering industry, with all Health & safety legislation and with the rules, regulations etc, undertaking appropriate training.

·        To wear appropriate clothing as required by the Catering Manager.

·        In addition, any other reasonable duties as requested by the Catering Manager.


Personal and Professional Conduct

An employee is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.


Job context and flexibility

The duties and responsibilities provide a summary of the main aspects of the role.  This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary


For a full job description please click the link below.


The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.


Closing Date for Applications: 20th September 2026

Interview Dates: TBC

Start Date: ASAP


How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.


Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.


As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE.

There is no other purpose for a search.


This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. 

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

West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

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.

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About Marshland High School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
821 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Website
Marshland High School website
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A secondary academy which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

Marshland is justly proud of its reputation as an inclusive community, which is dedicated to the needs of the individual. A community where we strive each day to promote and develop our core values, developing resilience, laying the foundations for a lifetime of enjoyment and happiness.

Our academy trust provides a very support and inclusive working environment for all our staff. All schools within our trust work collaboratively on the development of our curriculum, pedagogy, resourcing and extra-curricular activities.

We aim for our school to be at the heart of our community, preparing young people for life in modern Britain. We seek to nurture active caring and independent citizens who lead rewarding and successful lives. We are a safe and friendly community, where students experience a challenging and engaging curriculum, offering cultural opportunities beyond our classrooms.

We endeavour to instill a love of learning and a respect for education as we believe that education is life-changing and that learning should continue throughout life. We strive to ensure each and every student is the best they can be at whatever they do. We promote high aspirations for every student, encourage excellence in every area and celebrate individual achievement.

Staff at our school are highly motivated and enjoy the supportive working environment and school ethos and culture. We invest heavily in our personalised development programme for our staff. We are always working to reduce workload and promote wellbeing amongst our staff. We have an enviable reputation not only as a school of first choice by parents but also an employer of first choice within the local community.

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