Catering Assistant - Woodlands Academy of Learning Hours – 12.5hrs per week Term Time Only – 38 weeks Pay Scale – G3, SCP 4-6 - £13.05 - £13.47 per hour Actual Salary: Pro-rata Salary = £7,147 - £7,375 (£25,185 - £25,989) To start: December 2025 Woodlands Academy of Learning are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join their kitchen team from December 2025 Working 12.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 2.00pm Term Time only, you will be based in the onsite kitchen to assist with the preparation and serving of healthy cooked meals to pupils and staff, whilst ensuring levels of hygiene are maintained within the kitchen. We have a very busy kitchen and dining room, so please note that applicants must be able to stay calm under pressure, work well as part of a team, follow instructions from the Catering Manager, and work on initiative when required. School kitchen experience would be beneficial, but is not essential. Main duties: The basic preparation of food maintaining a high standard of hygiene at all times. The serving of meals and waiting tables as and when and required. General cleaning duties within the unit in a safe and efficient manner, including : General tidying, sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of fridges/freezers, cooking equipment, floors, boilers, hot cupboards, sinks, toilets, dining tables and general laundry. Use and store all cleaning equipment and cleaning materials in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Promote and comply with the school equality Policy at all times, treating all pupils and adults in an equal manner, and giving consideration to all cultural values. Observe and comply with all Health and Safety and Fire Regulations procedures. Complete any relevant training that is deemed necessary, particularly with regard to Health and Safety and Basic Food Hygiene. Undertake any other duties relevant to the post as reasonably requested. You will need a Level 2 Food Safety qualification, or be willing to complete the qualification via an e-learning course. You will also have experience of delivering excellent customer service and working as part of a team. Closing date & Shortlisting 12 noon: Monday 10 th November 2025 Interviews: Monday 17 th November 2025 – (pm) Interested candidates are welcome to arrange a visit to Woodlands Academy of Learning. Please email Victoria Baker to arrange a visit or request an application form: vbaker@woodlands.walsall.sch.uk Woodlands Academy of Learning Bloxwich Road North Short Heath Willenhall West Midlands WV12 5PR Woodlands Academy of Learning is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. We hold safeguarding as a priority. On interview applications will be asked for photo identification and proof of qualifications. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and online checks. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age ethnicity or religion.