School Catering Assistant
Outwood Academy Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 17.75 Hours Per Week, Monday - Friday, Term Time + 2 days / Part Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £10,071.48 - £10,433.38
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential qualifications include a Level 2 or equivalent certificate in Food Hygiene, or demonstrable experience of working at that level. Experience or knowledge of working with food in a kitchen environment is required, alongside experience and understanding of customer service. Essential skills include the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of academy child safeguarding procedures and the ability to relate to students in a pleasant manner. A willingness and ability to obtain and enhance qualifications and training is essential. Experience of working in a school environment and qualifications in Health and Safety are desirable. A satisfactory DBS check is required.
The Catering Assistant assists in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food, producing high-standard meals on a daily basis. Duties include rigorously following food hygiene and cleanliness standards in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene, and COSHH regulations at all times.
The assistant is responsible for washing dishes, cutlery, containers, and all catering equipment. You will clean all catering areas daily to an agreed standard, ensuring they are free from hazards. Other tasks include operating as a cashier as required and under supervision, ensuring the safe operation of kitchen equipment, and reporting all accidents or incidents.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
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Further information about the job
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Outwood Academy Shafton
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1380 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Shafton website
- Email address
- j.goldthorpe@shafton.outwood.com
Secondary Academy 11-16 yrs
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Shafton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.goldthorpe@shafton.outwood.com.
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