Catering Assistant (Casual)

Lionheart Teach; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Leicester is seeking a dynamic Catering Assistant to support an effective food service for staff and pupils. This part-time role typically requires 2 hours per day from Monday to Friday, ensuring compliance with health guidelines and providing high-quality catering. The position offers a pay rate of £12.65 per hour and a casual contract starting as soon as possible. Applicants are encouraged to apply swiftly as early applications may be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Ability to promote an effective and healthy food service.
• Knowledge of environmental health guidelines.
• Experience working in a catering role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a high standard of catering for staff and pupils.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health requirements.
• Work variable hours as necessary.

Skills

Effective communication

Catering service knowledge

Adherence to health guidelines

Job description

* Catering Assistant (Casual)NEWFast Apply# Catering Assistant (Casual)EmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: TemporaryHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 3 point 3 (£12.65 ph)Posted: 17th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 7th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: TemporaryStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526473Job Reference: CEDCA2026Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Temporary* Job ID: 1526473* Share :**Catering Assistant**We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to assist and promote the provision of an effective, efficient and healthy food service for the Academy and its users. You will be required to assist with ensuring the Academy meets all requirements in respect of environmental health guidelines and nutritional compliance. You will assist with ensuring that the Academy provides a high standard of catering to its staff and pupils.Casual contract, to start as soon as possible.Hours of Work: 2 hours per day on a need basis, typically 11.30-1.30, Monday to FridaySalary: Pay grade 3 pay point 3 currently £12.65 per hourResponsible to: Catering ManagerIf you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Academy.This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced disclosure and criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of applicants.The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.References will be sought at shortlisting stage. Any shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Cedars 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.### The Cedars AcademyPart of### Lionheart Educational Trust