At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our kitchen team to prepare food and support a busy lunch service.
- Company: St Stephen's Junior School, part of The Mosaic Partnership Trust.
- Benefits: Great working environment, professional growth, well-being support, and excellent pension packages.
- Other info: Flexible hours during term time with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Experience in a kitchen is a plus, but a joyful attitude is essential.
The predicted salary is between 25614 - 25614 £ per year.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPT 2, £25,614 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 18.75 per week 9.45am to 13.30pm (Monday to Friday) term time only (38 weeks)
Application Closing Date: 31/08/2026
We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date.
Job overview:
We are looking for someone to enhance our kitchen team to undertake a range of responsibilities such as:
- Food preparation
- Allergen labelling
- Supporting the Catering Manager run a busy lunch service
- General cleaning duties
You will be part of a wonderful and supportive team under the daily supervision of the Catering Manager. We are looking for someone who can communicate well with children and adults, loves a busy work environment and has a joyful outlook.
The successful candidate will:
- Ideally have experience of working in a school kitchen environment but this is not essential.
- Be able to assist in the promotion of healthy eating.
- Be flexible and able to adapt and support the catering manager to ensure a smooth running of our lunch service.
- Maintain a calm and consistent approach to working with the children.
- Communicate well with children, other staff and lead professionals.
- Share the school’s vision and values.
- Have a patient, empathetic and conscientious nature and be committed to providing the best care and service for our children.
- Possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The School and Trust:
St Stephen's Junior School is a proud member of The Mosaic Partnership Trust, comprising of 12 schools.
We can offer you:
- A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.
- Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities.
- Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 12 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
- Employee Well-being: We prioritise your well-being with an annual Well-being Day, active Well-being Committees, and access to a comprehensive medical benefits package - including physiotherapy, nursing support, surgical assistance, counselling, mental health services, and stress coaching. We’re committed to a healthy work-life balance and listen to staff through regular well-being surveys.
- Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff.
We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about St Stephen's Junior School and The Mosaic Partnership Trust.
Catering Assistant employer: Mosaic Partnership
St Stephen's Junior School, as part of The Mosaic Partnership Trust, is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and motivating work environment. With a strong commitment to professional growth, employees benefit from excellent CPD opportunities and clear pathways for career advancement across a network of 12 schools. Additionally, the school prioritises employee well-being through initiatives like Well-being Days and comprehensive medical benefits, ensuring a healthy work-life balance for all staff members.
