Catering Assistant

Merciatrust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Catering Assistant to join the team at Mercia School. The successful candidate will have a passion for food and experience in a busy kitchen environment. This role involves supporting kitchen operations and ensuring food is presented to high standards while maintaining a safe environment for pupils. Strong communication skills and adaptability are essential. This permanent position offers full-time hours and a supportive workplace focused on excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of commis chef responsibilities.
• Ability to relate positively to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Present food to the highest standards.
• Ensure the safety of pupils.

Skills

Passion for food

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

* Catering AssistantNEWFast Apply# Catering AssistantEmployerLocation: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 3 (£25,584 - £25,989 FTE)Posted: 6th February 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 1st March 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1533504Job Reference: CATERING0103Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1533504* Share :**Salary** FTE Grade 3 (£25,584 - £25,989 FTE)**Actual salary** £22,005 - £22,354 (with under five years' service)**Contract term** 37 hours, 39 weeks, permanent**Start date** As soon as possible**Closing date** Midnight Sunday 1 March 2026**Mercia Learning Trust**Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.· To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.· We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.· We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.· We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.· We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.· A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.· Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.· Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.**Mercia School**Mercia School (11-18) opened in 2018 in a brand-new building. Leaders and governors have an ambitious vision for the school and are determined that all pupils, irrespective of background will thrive and achieve well. The school has secured a strong reputation for educational excellence and during the last three years, has been the most over-subscribed school in the city.In February 2023, Ofsted inspected the school and graded all aspects of provision, and its overall effectiveness, to be ‘Outstanding’. Mercia School published exceptional GCSE results in the summer of 2023, achieving the highest Progress 8 score for disadvantaged pupils, this high-level of performance was repeated in 2024.Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form opened in September 2023. As the school continues to grow, it is crucial that we sustain our culture and effectiveness, and this role is central to our continued success.**The role**We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, multi-talented and highly skilled Catering Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Mercia School.The Catering Assistant will support operations in all areas of the kitchen assisting with preparation and cooking to consistently present food to the highest standards.The right candidate will have:· a genuine passion for food· experience ideally gained within a busy and demanding kitchen environment· knowledge about what it takes to be a successful commis chef· a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults· the talent to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills· a keen eye for ensuring the safety of our pupils· strong principles that are aligned with the schoolWe welcome applications from talented, ambitious individuals who can dedicate themselves to the implementation of our school’s vision.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Mercia School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Mercia SchoolPart of### Mercia Learning Trust