Catering Assistant in Coventry

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At Coundon Primary School our key values are Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Kindness. We are a school who truly believes in our motto \’Together Everyone Achieves More\’.

What is the job role?

Coundon Primary School is looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to work as part of a busy team in our fast-paced school kitchen.

You will work alongside our catering team, delivering school dinners to the children at Coundon Primary School, in a fun and friendly manner.

The role is term-time only and the hours of work are 11.30 am until 1.45 pm daily.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:-

• Has experience in basic food handling in either a working or non-working environment.
• Is aware of Catering Procedures and Health and Safety requirements.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.

We can offer training, support and an experienced, welcoming team of catering staff to work alongside.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 8th February 2026, and Interviews will take place on Thursday, 12th February 2026.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note that an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

• Working Hours 11.25 hours per week, term time only (11.30am until 1.45pm )
• Closing Date 8 February, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies – Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Coundon Primary School, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)