Catering Assistant
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0ETThis job expired on 8 December 2025 – see similar jobs
Closing date
8 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 December 2025
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 Patricks 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
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
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable). Please see STOC’s Safeguarding and Recruitment Policies for further details. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 304 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
At St Patrick’s we are very proud of our children and their achievements. We are committed to serving your children and supporting the whole family as well as St Patrick’s Parish community. Pupils feel safe and valued within our Catholic Christian atmosphere. Our curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.
Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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