Catering Assistant
Matthew Arnold School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 November 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
- £14,857.00 Annually (Actual)
Catering Assistant job summary
Job Title: Catering Assistant
Reports To: Catering Manager
Salary: £14,857 (FTE: 25,614)
Grade: Grade 3
Hours: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year plus INSET days
Join Our Catering TeamAre you enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about providing a great catering service?
Matthew Arnold School is looking to appoint a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our school catering team.
Our Catering Assistant will play an important role in providing a welcoming, efficient and high-quality catering service to our students, staff and visitors.
Working as part of a team, you will support the preparation, cooking and serving of food, help maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen and dining environment, and ensure that all food is prepared and served in accordance with food hygiene, health and safety and allergen requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
Serve meals, snacks and refreshments to students and staff.
Operate tills and handle cashless catering transactions where required.
Replenish food counters, displays and serving areas.
Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment, utensils and catering areas.
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and personal hygiene.
Follow food safety procedures, including temperature monitoring and allergen controls.
Support stock rotation, deliveries and storage of food supplies.
Work effectively as part of the catering team to ensure an efficient service.
The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who:
Is friendly, approachable and enjoys working with young people.
Has a positive attitude and a flexible approach to work.
Can work effectively as part of a team but also use their own initiative.
Has good communication and customer service skills.
Understands the importance of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
Can work in a busy environment and remain calm during service.
Is reliable, punctual and well organised.
Previous catering or food preparation experience would be desirable but is not essential, as training will be provided.
What We Offer
The opportunity to work as part of a supportive catering team.
Training and development opportunities.
A rewarding role within a busy secondary school environment.
The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the daily experience of our students.
SafeguardingMatthew Arnold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable, and satisfactory references
How to Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the application form via My New Term. For an informal discussion or any questions about the role, please contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.
Matthew Arnold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS certificate will be required.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Matthew Arnold School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1255 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Matthew Arnold is a popular and successful school on the edge of Oxford with an excellent local reputation. We are focussed on improving outcomes for every student and are committed to staff development to support this.
The school is part of the Acer Trust family of schools so there is opportunity to share expertise and experiences and enjoy professional development with more than one school. Our induction programmes give strong support to NQTs.
We offer defined-benefit public sector pension schemes (Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme), a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, good bus links, car and cycle parking.
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