We currently have a new opening for Catering Assistant to join Bridgeway federation, helping to co-ordinate day-to-day activities within the kitchen and ensuring quality services are provided to students and staff. This role will be based at Broadway Infant School.Hours - 12.5 hours per weekMonday to Friday 11.15am-1.45pm, Term time only plus 5 INSET days This role will be fixed term until 31/08/2026 pending a budget review.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible in assisting with school menu planning, food preparation and cooking, and working within a wider team to ensure catering services are carried out efficiently on a daily basis, including stock control and closing down the kitchen each day.You will work under the supervision of the Kitchen manager and along side the rest of the catering team. Bridgeway Federation operates an in house catering provision, catering for the children of Broadway Infants and The Ridge Junior School.
Job requirements
Minimum of a Level 2 award in Food Safety (training can be provided for the right candidate)
Previous experience within catering for large numbers in a supervisory role
Awareness of Health and Safety, COSHH, dietary and allergen requirements
Commitment to providing a high-quality and consistent catering service with the ability to work within a busy environment
Why join us?
You’ll be part of our committed support staff team, upholding high standards in food preparation and delivery, working to make a positive difference within overall operations.In return, we offer you:
An exciting, rapidly developing community of learners
A happy and supportive staff team
Opportunities for further professional development
Supportive parents/carers and governors
Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
The ability to work as part of a team is essential to the role and we are looking for individuals who are prepared to support our kind and caring ethos towards both the children and other members of staff. You will be joining an established team of friendly, hardworking and dedicated lunchtime staff committed to ensuring that the children enjoy lunchtimes and stay safe.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Some roles may need to comply with the ‘Childcare Act 2006’ and the ‘Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009’ were additional disclosure of information will be required.