Catering Assistant

Testwood School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 8am to 2.30pm Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £18,201

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

• Help prepare hot and cold food as directed by the Chef / Catering Manager or deputy (in the Chef /Catering Manager’s absence) the required number of food products, following specified menus / special dietary requirements..
• Within strict time limitations set up a required number of tables, chairs, bins and water jugs for service periods within designated eating areas. At the end of service disassemble tables, chairs, clear away and sweep eating areas ready for immediate school use.
• Using the school card cashless system, serve food following portion control guidelines and any special dietary requirements / restrictions. Positively encourage customers to try a variety of food and seek feedback from students and staff on products and service
• Wash up all eating utensils and equipment, sterilising where required following set guidelines. Complete cleaning duties following daily and weekly rota to ensure health and safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Put away daily/weekly/fortnightly deliveries ensuring correct stock rotation and quality control guidelines. Maintain reordering schedule when stock is low.
• Ensure Health & Safety and Hygiene procedures are satisfied
• First aider for the department.
• Ensure all mandatory qualifications are current.

What the school offers its staff

• Personalised professional Development Programme

• Dedicated Staff Welfare Support

• Additional paid lunchtime duties for all staff

• Free onsite parking and daily staff refreshments

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Maternity Support Scheme

• Tax free Childcare Vouchers

• Engagement in Tech Scheme

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

Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and
young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this
commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other
relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CATERING ASSISTANT.docx (2).pdf - 344 KB (opens in new tab)

About Testwood School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 820 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Testwood School website
• Email address: ccates@testwoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 023 8086 2146
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/testwood-school

Testwood School

Testwood School has proudly served the community of Totton and Calmore for nearly eighty years and is highly regarded by it. Consequently, there are very strong links between the community and the school; some of our students are the fourth generation of their family to be educated at Testwood. During this time the school has developed into a strong community of students and staff, where students can learn in a supportive and caring environment. Our school ethos is summed up as ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’.

Testwood is a ‘Good’ school but we are not complacent about the challenges that we face in meeting the changing needs of the community we serve and ensuring that all of our students attain highly, are fully prepared to take ambitious steps into their futures, and make a positive contribution to their communities.

The school is located in the town of Totton, which is close to Southampton and on the edge of the New Forest National Park and has excellent transport links.

Arranging a visit to Testwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ccates@testwoodschool.co.uk.

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