We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and caring Catering Assistant to join our friendly school team.
You will be responsible for collecting prepared meals from a neighbouring school, transporting them safely to our site, and serving lunches to pupils while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and food safety.
This is a term-time only position for 2 hours per day, Monday to Friday, from 11:15am to 1:15pm.
Duties will include:
- Collecting and transporting school meals from a neighbouring school.
- Preparing and serving meals to pupils.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and allergen management.
- Setting up and clearing away the serving area.
- Washing up and carrying out general kitchen duties as required.
- Providing a friendly, welcoming and positive dining experience for children.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is reliable, punctual and well organised.
- Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Has access to their own vehicle and holds a full, valid driving licence, as the role requires the daily collection of meals from another school.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Has a good standard of spoken and written English.
Previous catering experience would be desirable but is not essential, as full training, including food hygiene training, will be provided.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
This role is subject to satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.
You will have the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.
by midday on 2nd November 2026.
Catering Assistant - Awliscombe C of E Primary School (The FORT Federation) Devon, UK
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