Catering Assistant

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2AA

7 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Grade 01 scp 02 – 03 Actual Salary £5,578 - £5,666 (£24,413- £24,796 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Josephs primary school are currently seeking a Catering assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The purpose of this role is to assist in the preparation of school meals, carry out kitchen housekeeping tasks including general cleaning duties, washing pots and putting deliveries away, serving children, preparing sandwiches and salads.

We are seeking:

A reliable and enthusiastic catering assistant for a busy primary school. The successful candidate will support the catering team in delivering high quality meals to our children. Ensuring cleanliness, efficiency and excellent customer care at all times.

You will be able to work as part of a team and understand the basics of food hygiene and safety. Previous experience in a catering environment is desirable but not essential.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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.