Catering Assistant

Wigstonmat; Wigston; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wigston is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team. This part-time role, offering 11.25 hours a week during term time, involves preparing, cooking, and serving food and beverages while maintaining high standards. You will work in a supportive environment with a friendly team, ensuring a safe and clean atmosphere for students and staff. Applications are encouraged early, with a closing date of January 20, 2026, at 10 AM.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and serving.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages.
• Prepare dining area and wash equipment.
• Ensure a safe and well-maintained environment.

Skills

High standards in work

Preparation and cooking skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

* Catering AssistantFast Apply# Catering AssistantEmployerLocation: Wigston, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Salary Grade 2 £6,193 (£24,423 FTE)Posted: 9th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 20th January 2026 10:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1528587Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1528587* Share :**Permanent****Required as soon as possible****11.25 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, 12:00pm to 2.15pm****Term time, 38 weeks per annum****Salary Grade 2 £6,193 (£24,423 FTE)**We are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant who has high standards and takes pride in their work.The role involves preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages, preparing the dining area, and washing up related equipment.We value our staff and believe in them. You will join a strong, friendly, diverse team, who work together and independently to ensure our students and staff have a comfortable, clean, safe and well-maintained environment in which to learn and work.Wigston Academies Trust is made up of Wigston Academy (11-16) and Wigston College (1619). Both were rated strong good in our last OFSTEDs in May and June 2022.If you want to know more please come and visit. You will be very welcome and we think you will like what you see.**Closing date for applications: 10am, Tuesday, 20th January 2026****Interview date: TBC***We reserve the right to interview at any point during the application process so early applications are encouraged.**Only applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to an interview.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals.### Wigston Academies Trust