Catering Assistant

Ravensthorpe Primary Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 7NB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  8 October 2025

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: £24,795.86 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £6991.00

Catering Assistant job summary

Ravensthorpe Primary Academy

Role: Catering Assistant

Grade: Grade 3 - £24795.86 pro rata - Actual pay £6991.00 per annum dependant on service

Hours: 12.5 per week - 11:00 - 1:30pm

Required as soon as possible

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed catering assistant to join our established team in our in-house catering provision. We are looking for a good team player that enjoys working with children and promoting healthy eating.

About this Role

KEY TASKS

Support the preparation of the hall for lunch for the pupils including tables and chairs and support the return of the hall to normal use following lunch service.

Prepare the dining area of service, which may include moving and/or setting up furniture, setting up of trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these as required after service.

Prepare the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment at the point of service for the efficient and effective service of the meal.

Inform the Catering Manager of any defects in light or heavy equipment or of aspects of the premises not meeting Health & Safety and or Food Hygiene Regulation Standards.

Assist in the preparation and cooking of food and beverages.

Assist in the efficient operation of the food service counters to ensure high standards of presentation and service of food to pupils.

Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation so far as the catering service is concerned, and requirements fulfilled including knowing which children specific requirements applies to.

Wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment as required in the catering environment.

Follow the correct hygiene and cleaning procedures to ensure high standards of kitchen and personal hygiene are maintained.

Maximise customer satisfaction and take-up of meals and sales by supporting the promotion of the service.

Help maintain a good working relationship with the school and children and their parents.

Support the team’s compliance with legislative requirements and School’s policies. This will include food safety, kitchen hygiene, healthy eating, and also the safeguarding of children.

Undertake any other duties that may be required for the effective operation of the catering services.

To apply for this post please visit: Keys Academies Trust - Staff Vacancies

Closing Date: 20th October 2025

Interview Date: 23rd October 2025

We reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.

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 Ravensthorpe Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 341 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ravensthorpe Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ravensthorpe-primary-school

Inner city school
Number on roll - 390
Address:
Brigstock Court, Peterborough, PE3 7NB
Tel: 01733 263342
Headteacher: Mrs V Bowyer BA (Hons) QTS NPQH

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