Catering Assistant - Part-time

Woodlands; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local academy is seeking a friendly and flexible individual for the role of Catering Assistant. The position involves food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness in a busy school environment. No prior experience is needed as full training will be provided. The candidate should be reliable, possess a professional attitude, and be able to work well as part of a team. The role offers a supportive atmosphere, encouraging personal career development and well-being.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Kent Rewards – local and national retail discounts

Free parking

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary as full training will be given.
• Candidate must have a calm and professional disposition.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and serving meals.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Flexible

Reliable

Professional approach

Teamwork

Job description

Job role: Catering Assistant

Salary: FMAT Band A4 £24,271.00 FTE (Pro-rata £9,852.35 p.a. for 17 hours 30 minutes per week)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week Term Time plus 2 training days: Monday – Friday 11.00am – 3.00pm (30 minute unpaid lunchbreak each day)

Contract Status: Permanent

Contract Start Date: January 2026

Closing date: Friday 31st December 2025

Interviews: w/c 12 or 19th January 2026

Fulston Manor Academies is looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to work within the Catering Team based at Fulston Manor School.

The successful candidate will join the catering team in a busy environment where duties include food preparation, serving meals and cleaning. This is a busy position within the school requiring someone with a calm and professional disposition. You will need to be flexible, reliable and have a professional approach towards your work. The ability to work as part of a team is essential. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given.

What Fulston Manor Academies Trust can offer you:

• Encouragement to develop your career
• A friendly, strong and supportive team
• A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
• To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution

Staff Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Kent Rewards – local and national retail discounts and cashback
• Free parking

Fulston Manor is consistently one of the highest performing non-selective schools in Kent, this success is based on the quality of our staff and the excellence of our induction and support programmes. The school offers an outstanding learning environment for all its students.

Fulston Manor is focused on developing students into young citizens capable of making a difference. Here, at Fulston, we have a strong pastoral system at our core and we pride ourselves on being about strong traditional family values. All staff and students, who join us, are joining the Fulston family and we look forward to welcoming you to this community.

If you are interested and would like to apply please complete the school’s application form and send this in to Suzanne Francis, Trust HR & Business Director with a covering letter (email acceptable) to [e-mail] Applications by CV or from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

For any further information, however, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.