Catering Assistant
Ref: ELTNOV2515
Part Time – 11.25 hours per week; Term Time + 5 days
Monday – Friday 11:15 am – 1:30 pm
NJC point 3 - 4 (approximate actual salary £6,643.80 – £6,703.47)
Permanent Contract – Required for January 2026 or ASAP after – date to be confirmed
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Catering Assistant to work in our school kitchen.
As a Catering Assistant your overall role is to assist in the unit as directed by the Unit Manager. The responsibilities are shared within the team, and include preparing for service, all cleaning duties and cooking, storing all utensils and crockery in the correct areas, operate and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen equipment e.g. dishwashing machine.
Maintain high standards and ensure all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents and maintain high standards of hygiene. You will be
Provided with a uniform to wear as per the ELT guidelines.
Rose Wood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This appointment will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and a full enhanced DBS check and references will be taken up.
If you would like to look around the school, please contact the school office on the number above to make arrangements.
Application pack including the job description and person specification are available via Enquire Learning Trust website www.enquirelearningtrust.org
All applications must be applied for online via the Enquire Learning Trust website – www.enquirelearningtrust.org by the closing date listed below. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone.
The Enquire Learning Trust 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. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS
Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews 15th January 2026.
Specific times arranged with candidates