Catering Assistant

Windsor Academy Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization based in Walsall is seeking an outstanding Catering Assistant to join its dedicated team. The role focuses on assisting in food preparation and ensuring smooth service delivery at the academy. Candidates should be ready to maintain cleanliness and support stock control, fostering a friendly atmosphere for students and staff. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and is perfect for individuals passionate about food service in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of hot food, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods.
• Help with stock control, including stock takes and delivery monitoring.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and food service areas.
• Aid in food production for special events and theme days.

Job description

Catering Assistant

Grade 2, point 4‑7 (Actual salary £14,701.70 - £15,412.70)

Permanent, Term time only (39 weeks)

25 hours per week (5 hours per day) Monday to Friday

The exact daily working hours will be confirmed upon interview.

Cheslyn Hay is a high‑performing and successful mixed 11‑18 comprehensive academy of 1,400 students. Working under the forward‑thinking and progressive Windsor Academy Trust, we ensure all students and staff can achieve high expectations and high achievement in all that they do. We are oversubscribed and value our strong community reputation and links.

We are seeking an outstanding Catering Assistant. The successful candidate will work under the direction and guidance of the Catering Supervisor, assisting in the food preparation and the delivery of the food service at Cheslyn Hay Academy in line with the vision and values of Windsor Academy Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist in the smooth running of the food service to include assisting in the preparation and production of hot food, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and all other food served.
• To assist in all aspects of stock control including stock takes and delivery monitoring, and to provide a positive, friendly customer service for all pupils, staff and visitors using the facility.
• To assist with all aspects of cleaning of the kitchen, equipment and other food service areas ensuring that all check‑lists are completed.
• To assist in the production of food for special events, theme days and functions.

If you would like to find out why our staff love working at Cheslyn Hay, feel free to contact Megan Wickes on [e-mail] to arrange an opportunity to meet with a member of our team and arrange a visit if at all possible.

Please apply via the Trust website https://www.windsoracademytrust.org.uk/job-vacancies/ where you will find full Job Descriptions, Person Specifications and Job Pack Information.

Cheslyn Hay Academy is committed to safeguarding: the above post requires an enhanced disclosure in accordance with the Protection of Children Act 1999. All applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the process prior to the advertised date.

Closing date: 4th January 2026 at 2pm

Interviews: w/c 5th January 2026