Applications are invited for the position of Catering Assistant to assist in the provision of catering facilities at Lapford Community Primary School. The post will be available from January 2026, but there is some flexibility for the right candidate.
The role involves serving meals, washing up and cleaning the dining area. A qualification in food hygiene would be an advantage, but training can be given if a Food Hygiene Certificate is not held.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and reliable team player and will join a hardworking, friendly and highly valued catering team who are committed to our ambition to offer the best provision to all our pupils across all areas of their education.
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and, in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.
In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
To apply and for further details, including the job description, please visit our .
Alternatively, please call 01769 580215 to register your interest in the role and we will be pleased to contact you to discuss it further and support you with completing an application.
Your completed application form should be returned by email to. All applications will be acknowledged.