Catering Assistant

Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 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: £15,428.00 - £15,428.00 Annually (Actual) Term Time Only

Catering Assistant job summary

We are looking for a friendly, energetic Catering Assistant to join our busy school kitchen, primarily working in our Sixth Form Café (Café6). The successful candidate will be part of a successful team, ensuring the efficient delivery of a high-quality, nutritious food service for our students and staff.

Following Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations, the role involves -

• assisting in the preparation and assembly of hot and cold food items.

• providing a friendly food service to students and staff during break and lunch times

• washing up and clearing areas

• supporting school events with catering duties, on occasions, outside regular hours

We are looking for a flexible individual to work primarily as part of a small team in Café6 and in the main school kitchen and Snack Shack facility, as required. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a catering environment, with knowledge of current food hygiene regulations, although this is not essential as training will be given. Strong communication skills and the natural ability to interact positively with staff and students are essential.

This is a permanent role working during the school term time. The preferred working pattern is 9.30 - 14.30, Monday to Friday.

Ofsted (2024) commented “Pupils’ enthusiasm and excitement towards their learning is evident…Pupils conduct and manners are exemplary… It is common practice to hold doors open for others and behave in a friendly, courteous manner. … Staff are extremely positive about the support they receive from leaders, particularly around their professional development and well-being”.

We can offer:

• A competitive salary with London fringe allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Staff well-being initiatives include an online GP service, an Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised use of an on-site electric vehicle charging and complimentary use of a new on-site fitness suite. Uniform is also provided.

• An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (conditions will apply).

We will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertisement earlier than originally stated.

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.

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 Parmiter's School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1496 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Parmiter's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parmiter-s-school-watford

Parmiter's is a partially selective 11-18 co-educational school of 1496 students, including 418 in the Sixth Form. Academic results are consistently strong and we remain the most heavily oversubscribed school in Hertfordshire.

Parmiter’s is an academy, receiving government funding as well as support from the Parmiter's Foundation, which owns the school and its site and continues to invest in the school’s development. Our accommodation, sports and many other facilities are exceptionally good, well-resourced and well-maintained.

In July 2024, Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in all areas, commenting, "Throughout the school, including the Sixth Form, pupils thrive. They receive an exceptional standard of education. Not only do pupils achieve high academic success, but they also develop into well-rounded, active members of society."

As a large secondary Academy, we have many opportunities for both teaching and support staff. Parmiter's is an exciting and enjoyable place to work. New colleagues are made welcome and supported by a comprehensive induction programme, which means that you quickly feel at home. Our involvement as a strategic partner of the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training has further broadened our CPD and INSET opportunities to support colleagues at all stages of their careers.

Parmiter’s School is committed to our vision statement:

Nemo sibi nascitur: our values of community, aspiration and opportunity
enable every individual to grow and flourish

With particular focus on:

the pursuit of excellence in all that we do;

providing a broad education designed to enable every young person to achieve their full potential and make the most of their talents;

creating a healthy, happy, disciplined and supportive environment which promotes an independent work ethic and a love of learning;

engendering respect for individuality and difference so that all will feel secure and equally valued;

nurturing a sense of social responsibility and spiritual and personal development;

fostering integrity, confidence, resilience, creativity, good manners and sensitivity to the needs of others.

Our primary aim is for each Parmiterian to be self-assured and caring, an active and well-rounded citizen with integrity, who respects others and contributes to society.

The Governors, Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team strive to recruit high-quality staff to the school. They are committed to maintaining high standards, encouraging and supporting effective personal and professional development and ensuring that Parmiter's continues to be a stimulating and progressive environment in which to work.

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