Catering Assistant

Job role

• Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£9,203.73 Annually (Actual) £25,614 annual (FTE)

Catering Assistant job summary

Do you believe healthy food helps children thrive?

At Yate Academy, we know that a nutritious meal plays an important role in helping children learn, grow and succeed.

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to help prepare and serve healthy, delicious meals, create a welcoming dining experience and encourage positive relationships with food in a safe and supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards. You will support the smooth running of the kitchen, provide a welcoming service to pupils and staff, and help create a positive dining experience that encourages healthy eating habits.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and is passionate about providing high quality school meals in a friendly and supportive environment.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals.
• General duties in the kitchen, dining room and the stem
• Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages.
• Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas.
• Attend training courses and meetings as required.
• Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Pay attention to food presentation, ensuring that meals are visually appealing and appetising.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Experience of working in a busy kitchen is desirable but not essential.
• An ability to react quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience of taking direction whilst under pressure.
• A passion for creating and delivering great food to a high standard.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training as required.

About Yate Academy

At Yate Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Yate Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Leadership, resilience & citizenship run through all aspects of school life.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

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.

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