Catering Assistant

St Marys CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JR

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP or when current notice has been worked

• Closing date

  11 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 March 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: £12.65 Hourly

Catering Assistant job summary

Catering Assistant - St Mary's CE Primary School & Nursery

Salary: £12.65 per hour (pay award pending) - Term time only + 3 cleaning days

Hours: 13.75hrs /week - OVER 4 DAYS

MONDAY: 10:45am - 13:45pm TUESDAY: 10:45am - 13:45pm

THURSDAY: 10:00am - 14:00pm FRIDAY: 10:15am - 14:00pCore Purpose of Role:

• Support the preparation, serving, and presentation of food and beverages to ensure a high‑quality catering service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in food preparation, service, and dining areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks under direction from catering supervisors or Head Cook.
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service to all service users, including staff, students, and visitors.
• Ensure all food safety, health & safety, and allergen procedures are followed at all times.
• Help with setting up, clearing away, and cleaning equipment to support smooth daily catering operations.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by working flexibly and supporting colleagues during busy periods.

Duties:

• Assist with the preparation of child‑friendly meals in line with school menus and nutritional guidance.
• Set up the dining hall before lunchtime, including laying out cutlery, trays, and serving stations.
• Serve meals to pupils in a patient, supportive, and encouraging manner.
• Support children to encourage choosing balanced meal options.
• Ensure all food served meets allergen, dietary, and school food standards.
• Monitor the dining area to maintain a calm, safe, and positive lunchtime environment.
• Operate basic kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers, warmers, and serving tools.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring items are hygienically cleaned and stored.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries, rotating stock, and checking temperatures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen, servery, and dining areas following food hygiene regulations.
• Help with clearing down the kitchen and dining space at the end of service.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team and school staff to support smooth lunchtime routines.

Please see recruitment pack for full details.

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 St Marys CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Marys CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-marys-cofe-primary-school-shrewsbury

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