At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with food prep, service, and maintain hygiene in a busy school kitchen.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Brooke Weston Trust, serving schools in Corby, Kettering, and Wisbech.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, wellbeing days, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and development in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by providing enjoyable meals for students and staff.
- Qualifications: Experience in school catering preferred; passion for creating a safe dining environment essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
We have the opportunity to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our Secondary Catering Team. Our Catering Team provides fresh hot and cold food to students and staff across all schools within Brooke Weston Trust in Corby, Kettering and Wisbech. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen and canteen hygiene in a busy and demanding environment. Ideal candidates may already have experience working in a school catering environment, but it is essential that any candidate shares our vision to provide an enjoyable and safe environment during lunch times and to dismiss the age‑old notion that school dinners are bad. Travel between schools may also be required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation, cooking, plating, and cleaning.
- Support food service and ensure timely delivery to students and staff.
- Maintain kitchen and canteen hygiene standards.
- Travel between schools as necessary.
Qualifications
- Experience working in a school catering environment preferred.
- Commitment to creating a safe and enjoyable food service environment.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year, plus bank holidays.
- One Wellbeing Day a year in addition to your annual leave.
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times salary from day one) and ill health protection.
- Employee Discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out and more.
- A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools.
- Payment of professional subscription/membership if your role requires you to be a member of a professional body.
- Employee Assistance Programme – an independent support programme run by YourCare, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including telephone counselling both face‑to‑face and online.
- Additional health benefits including a Health Care Cash Plan and access to online GP service.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre of Professional Development.
- Collaborative and ambitious colleagues supported by a committed team that works to maintain high standards and expectations.
Be the difference – every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life". If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you.
Catering Assistant employer: Brooke Weston Trust
Brooke Weston Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and students. With opportunities for professional growth within the educational sector and benefits such as employee discounts and a healthcare cash plan, working in Corby and Kettering provides a fulfilling environment where you can make a meaningful impact on young lives through quality catering.
