Catering Assistant Job Description
Role: Catering Assistant
Grade: NJC APT&C Grade 2 (Point 2)
Salary: Actual annual salary £11,348 (£12.65per hour based on term-time only)
(Full Time Equivalent £23,656)
Salary will be paid over 12 equal monthly payments
Hours: 20 hours per week, term-time plus four days
10am-14:30pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and 10:15am–14:45pm Weds (30 minutes unpaid lunch)
Start Date: ASAP
To apply for this post you will need to complete an application form and further documents which are available from our school website. Please see details below.
You will then need to send the completed application form to
Please apply:
* On-line at
* E-mail the school on
Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Interviews: TBD
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Longridge High School is committed to ensuring the safety of all its children and young people.
Post Details
Longridge High School
Responsible to: Catering Manager
Job Purpose:
To provide a first-class catering service to pupils, staff and visitors to the Academy.
Main Duties
· Basic food preparation and cooking
· Preparing sandwiches
· Food Service
· Operating a till
· Clearing away and cleaning up after the food service is complete
Person Specification
Essential
Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Deliver a high level of customer service
Be willing to learn new tasks and undertake required training
Work effectively within a team
Have a high standard of personal and food hygiene
Can safely lift weights of up to 20 Kilograms
Desirable
Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 with knowledge and understanding of food allergies and intolerance's
Experience of working in a commercial catering environment
Flexibility to work additional hours to cover staff absences and Academy events
The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance to ascertain their suitability to work with young people.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,413.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Work Location: In person