Catering Assistant

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in West Bromwich is seeking a Catering Assistant to help with food preparation and kitchen maintenance. This role involves working 20 hours a week during term time, including some evenings. The ideal candidate will assist with cooking and ensuring the kitchen and dining room are ready for service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new academy with a focus on teamwork and personal development. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Benefits

Opportunities across the Trust

Excellent career development

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen hygiene is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of food and refreshments.
• Maintain and clean kitchen equipment as required.
• Prepare the dining room for service, including cleaning and laying of tables.

Skills

Assisting with food preparation

Cleaning and maintenance

Team collaboration

Job description

POST: Catering Assistant

LOCATION: Shireland CBSO Academy

GRADE: Band A SCP 2 (£24,413 per annum pro rata)

SALARY: £12,028 per annum

HOURS: 20 hours per week (you will be required to work some evening/academy events), term time + 2 weeks.

Shireland CBSO Academy is an exciting new school that opened to Year 7 in September 2023 and is the first state school in the country to have a partnership with a professional orchestra. Based in Providence Place, West Bromwich, the Academy works in partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) and serves all of Sandwell and the wider West Midlands. The Academy is for all students who have a passion or talent for music – they do not necessarily need to already play an instrument.

Shireland CBSO Academy is part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust providing staff with opportunities to progress both within the school, and across the Trust.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a new academy, with the potential to shape your career with us as the academy grows.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant who will work as part of a team assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and refreshments and general kitchen cleaning.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision
• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist with the preparation and cooking of food and refreshments.
• To assist with the care, maintenance and cleaning of all equipment in use in the kitchen as required.
• To prepare the dining room for service, including cleaning, sweeping, mopping and laying of tables when necessary

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this post early.