CATERING ASSISTANT MATERNITY COVER

Start date: Tuesday December 01, 2026, or soon after

We are seeking a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy and welcoming catering team at The High School Leckhampton. You will play an important role in preparing and serving nutritious meals to our pupils and staff, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness, and helping to create a positive dining experience for our school community.

The successful candidate will have a positive, "can do" attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will be organised, adaptable and able to remain calm in a busy environment. Previous catering experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as training can be provided for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school community and make a valued contribution to the daily life of our students.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Assist in the preparation and presentation of food
 Prepare all food items within agreed cooking methods and portion controls
 Implement and maintain the school’s food standards, and work with the Chef and Catering Manager to improve where possible
 Ensure the food safety of pupils with particular and special diets
 Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness and hygiene
 Carry out a deep clean as directed by the Catering Manager
 Co-operate with the employer on all issues relating to health, safety and welfare
 Serve staff, pupils and visitors at service time to the required standard and promote a warm, friendly atmosphere
 Supervise and look after pupils in the dining hall ensuring good order and discipline in accordance with School policies
 Assist in the production and service of special functions, as required

Application: to apply, please download an application form from our “How to apply” page on our website by clicking on Apply Now and send your completed application form to the email address in the contact details.

Alternatively, please apply via Eteach

Closing date: Monday 23 November 2026, at 9:00am, with interviews to follow shortly after.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and we may hold interviews progressively, so early applications are welcome.

The High School Leckhampton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will involve regulated activity with children. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please also read the Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy within “How to apply” which includes our policy on recruiting ex-offenders. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of two satisfactory references.