Catering Assistant
Ruislip Gardens Primary School, Ruislip, HA4 6PD13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 5 hrs per week at lunchtime: 11:45am – 12:45pm Monday – Friday during term time (+ 2 training days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 2, Points 3-4: Actual Salary £3,488 - £3538,
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and professional person to join our friendly catering team.
We are seeking a candidate who considers themselves an able multi-tasker, to be computer literate, confident when dealing with pupils, staff and visitors, ability to meet the physical demands of the post and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done. To be an enthusiastic member of the catering team assisting during the lunchtime in the dining hall which includes meal service preparation and cleaning of kitchen, dining room and utensils. There is a daily physical element to this role, namely, transporting plates, utensils, cups to and from the kitchen, putting up and setting down tables and benches for the lunch service.
If you are motivated, dedicated personable and wish to join our team please see the attached job description and person specification.
We therefore seek a confident individual with a pragmatic approach. SMSAs are also required to support the children attending our Special Resource Provisions and/or Assessment Centre during their lunchtime.
We are constantly striving to improve our lunchtime experiences for our pupils and therefore welcome applications from dedicated and personable individuals who feel they can further enhance our busy lunchtimes.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
- An opportunity to work with the most engaging children who enjoy coming to school;
- A strong team of dedicated staff who are committed to maintaining high standards.
- A supportive and friendly Governing Body committed to continuing school improvement.
- On-going commitment to your professional development with bespoke training
- The opportunity to make a real contribution to school development
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Please note that we will be seeking references from your current employer prior to the interview.
CVs will not be accepted.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ruislip Gardens Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 287 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- officeemail@ruislipgardensschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01895 632 895
Ruislip Gardens Primary School is a very special place. Visitors comment positively about the school, from the children’s behaviour and their enthusiasm to the staff's ongoing commitment and dedication. We understand the power of education and take very seriously our duty to give your children the best start in life. I am personally very proud to be a member of this community.
The school recognises the value and uniqueness of each individual child and adult at Ruislip Gardens. We celebrate the talents and gifts of each child and enable them to develop to their full potential spiritually, morally, academically, socially and physically.
Our shared vision “Growing and Achieving Together” underpins all we believe in. Our core values:
Providing a safe and nurturing environment
Establishing lifelong values
Developing confident and independent learners
Inspiring excellence
Enabling everyone to succeed
show how Ruislip Gardens is dedicated to ensuring we help all our children become successful and happy young people. Their learning and personal development are our driving force.
With support and advice from all our stakeholders we were able to develop Ruislip Gardens 4 Life-long Values:
Resilience
Responsibility
Respect
Reflection
Each value has a definition, which you can read in the Vision and Values section of the website.
Arranging a visit to Ruislip Gardens Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email officeemail@ruislipgardensschool.co.uk.
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