Catering Assistant
West Meadows Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9ET6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
20 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 September 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
- £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
Catering Assistant job summary
We are seeking a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our dedicated school catering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, takes pride in providing a quality service, and wants to contribute to a positive school environment.
Working under the direction of the Head of Kitchen, you will support the preparation and serving of nutritious school meals while helping to maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and customer care.
As a Catering Assistant, your responsibilities will include:- Preparing and cooking simple food items, including sandwiches, salads, snacks and desserts.
- Assisting with food service and meal distribution.
- Maintaining clean and safe kitchen, dining and storage areas.
- Washing up and cleaning equipment and surfaces.
- Setting up dining areas and assisting with dining room duties.
- Providing a welcoming and courteous service to pupils, staff and visitors.
- Supporting food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures.
- Assisting with stock checks, deliveries and kitchen administration duties when required.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or is willing to obtain one within three months of appointment.
- Can work effectively to deadlines and follow instructions.
- Has excellent customer service skills and enjoys working with people.
- Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues.
- Is flexible, dependable and willing to undertake training and professional development.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Previous catering experience within a catering environment is desirable but not essential.
To recognise our employee’s contribution in delivering our vision and values, we offer an extensive range of rewards to support them to thrive and grow, including:
- Membership of South Yorkshire Pensions Authority.
- Access to the VIVUP benefits website including cycle to work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
- Free flu vaccinations on request, discounted local gym and health club memberships and access to our employee assistance helpline for free and confidential advice including physiotherapy, and weight management.
- Flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Access to Schools Advisory Wellbeing Services and Westfield employee assistance programme.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. References will be requested prior to interview.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that if you are the preferred candidate you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have resided in.
We understand that you may use AI and /or other resources to support your application; however, please ensure that all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and doesn’t include ideas or work that are not your own. It is important that the application you submit is authentically and credibly your own work, accurately reflecting your employment history, qualifications and experience relevant to the post.
It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.
Visits to the school are warmly invited, to arrange a visit or for further information, please contact the school office.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About West Meadows Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 214 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At West Meadows Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive. We believe that all children, regardless of their individual needs, deserve an education that empowers them to reach their full potential. If you're looking for a school where safety, happiness and future opportunities for all our learners are at the heart of everything we do, then West Meadows is the school for you.
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