Catering Assistant

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  10 November 2026 at 8:30am

• Date listed

  28 October 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: NJC 3-7

Catering Assistant job summary

We are looking for two reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join our friendly catering team at Noel-Baker Academy. These are excellent opportunities for individuals who take pride in delivering a high-quality service and want to contribute positively to the daily experience and wellbeing of our students.

We have two positions available:

Catering Assistant, 15 hours per week

Catering Assistant, up to 20 hours per week, with hours dependent on candidate preference

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the preparation and presentation of wholesome meals, serve students and staff, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and safety across the kitchen, servery and dining areas. You will also assist with stock management, dietary and allergy requirements and help create a positive and welcoming dining environment.

We are looking for individuals who are flexible, approachable and able to work effectively as part of a busy team. Previous catering experience would be beneficial, along with knowledge of food hygiene, COSHH and health and safety requirements.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive academy, with access to a range of employee benefits, wellbeing support and development opportunities.

If you are enthusiastic about providing excellent service and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

Further details can be found within the attached Candidate pack.

Please indicate within your application whether you are interested in the 15-hour position, the up-to-20-hour position and the amount of hours preferred, or would be happy to be considered for either.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Noel-Baker Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1230 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Noel-Baker Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noel-baker-academy

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