Catering Assistant

Wardle Academy, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 Hours (9:45am-2:15pm) Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Grade 2, points 3 - 4 (£11953 - £12141)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About Us

AtWardle Academy, we believe that a healthy, nutritious meal is key to a student’s success. Our vibrant secondary school is looking for an enthusiastic and friendlyCatering Assistantto join our dedicated kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working as part of a community, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in fueling our students and staff throughout the school day. This is a hands-on position where your energy and positive attitude will help create a welcoming dining experience.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Food Prep:Undertaking basic food preparation tasks (chopping vegetables, assembling cold dishes, making sandwiches, finishing and setting out desserts, taking finished hot dishes from the ovens to set up for service).
• Service with a Smile:Serving meals to lively secondary school students and staff during busy break and lunch periods.
• Kitchen Hygiene:Maintaining high standards of cleanliness by washing up, operating the commercial dishwasher, and cleaning the kitchen and dining areas.
• Till Operation:Operating the cashless biometric catering system (training provided).
• Safety First:Following strict food safety and Health & Safety regulations.

What We Are Looking For

We value attitude and reliability above all else!

Ideally, you will have:

• A friendly, approachable manner and the ability to communicate well with teenagers.
• The ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure during peak lunchtime rushes.
• A strong commitment to teamwork, punctuality, and cleanliness.
• Desirable but not essential:A current Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (we will provide training if you don’t have one).

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Wardle Academy?

In 2026, we know that teaching is as much about the environment as it is the classroom. We offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD
• A friendly welcoming community
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive leadership team
• Excellent facilities
• Cycle 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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About Wardle Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wardle Academy website
• Email address: people@wardleacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01706 373911
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wardle-academy

Part of Wardle Multi Academy Trust

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