Catering Assistant

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Rotherham seeks a Catering Assistant to join their Central Services team. Key responsibilities include preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and creating a welcoming dining environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, committed to food service excellence, and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen. This role offers a competitive salary and participation in generous pension schemes, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing subscription

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player with a passion for food and great service.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold food following recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness in accordance with Food Hygiene regulations.
• Provide a positive dining experience for students and staff.
• Assist with stock control and delivery monitoring.

Skills

Food production

Hygiene standards

Customer service

Job description

Overview

ROLE: Catering Assistant

SCHOOL: The Gainsborough Academy

SALARY: WPT 2 £24796 (£11805 pro-rata)

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 20 per week, term time only plus all inset days

Are you an enthusiastic team player with a passion for food and great service? We are looking for a Catering Assistant to help us deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that fuel our students and staff for the day ahead.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will be an essential part of the Central Services team, based within one of our school kitchens. Your role is varied and fast-paced, ranging from preparing and cooking hot and cold food to serving students with a smile. You will work to high standards, following specific recipes and ensuring that the kitchen remains spotless and compliant with safety regulations. Whether it’s the daily lunch rush or a special theme day, your positive, can-do attitude will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable dining experience for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Food Production & Service: Prepare, cook (using methods such as grilling and frying), and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items—including for special events—ensuring consistency with Trust recipes and standards.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness in line with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations, completing all necessary cleaning schedules, safety checks, and documentation to pass audits.
• Customer Experience: Provide a friendly, positive service to pupils, staff, and visitors, ensuring dietary requests are facilitated, and the service environment is welcoming.
• Operational Support: Assist with stock control, inventory checks, and delivery monitoring to minimise waste, while strictly adhering to kitchen Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
• Professional Growth and Development

Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 25th February 2026

For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

We may conduct interviews as applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note that we operate a safer recruitment policy and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full.

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