Role Information
Job Title
Catering Assistant (Netherley)
Job Type
Facilities
Job Phase
Special Educational Needs
Location
Liverpool
Grade
2
Actual Salary Range
(Point 3- 5) £24,027 - £24790 – Pro rata Actual Salary - £12013- £12395
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part time, Term time only
Closing Date
Monday, September 15th, 2025
About the Role
Main purpose of the role:
To assist in the preparation, delivery and/or serving of meals that meets the dietary needs and nutritional targets set by the Government.
To work with teachers and support staff as part of a professional team to support pupils with a range of SEND needs during the lunchtime period.
Ensure compliance with the relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.
Directly responsible to: Headteacher
Functionally responsible to: School Business Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Core responsibilities and tasks
Key duties:
1. As part of a team, assist in the delivery of a healthy and varied menu in conjunction with school and Food For Thought.
2. Carry out preparation work as directed by the School Chef/Cover Chef.
3. To prepare the dining area in readiness for the children’s lunches.
4. Ensure the dining area is cleaned thoroughly following the lunchtime serving.
5. Assist with deliveries ensuring supplies are stored correctly.
6. To maintain a high standard of food presentation using appropriate equipment in keeping with Environmental Health requirements
7. To make mealtimes a pleasing and pleasant experience for all children.
8. To follow a cleaning schedule that ensures a high standard of cleanliness complying with Health & Safety Procedures, Food Safety Act (1990) and Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.
9. To maintain safety standards within the kitchen area together with those safety standards affecting all kitchen staff.
10. To assist in the catering for special occasions including events for the children, guests or visitors to the school as requested by the Headteacher or Food For Thought.
11. To maintain and comply with the uniform policy, ensuring the correct clothing, footwear and headwear are worn at all times.
12. To maintain the school’s and Liverpool City Council’s commitment to equal opportunities and promote non-discriminatory practice in all work aspects. It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements together with all procedures, disciplinary and grievances as determined by the school.
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing.
Personal Qualities
Person Specification
E= Essential
D = Desirable
Experience:
Experience of preparing, cooking and serving food within a large catering operation. - E
Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation - D
Qualifications/training
NVQ Level 2 in catering or equivalent - D
Valid Food Hygiene qualification D
Practical Skills
Able to follow instructions, i.e. menus, recipes, guidelines, codes of practice. - E
Able to use general catering equipment safely and correctly. - E
Knowledge of COSHH Regulations - E
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Have a real interest in working with pupils with severe learning difficulties. -E
Self-motivated. - E
Enthusiastic. - E
Work to high standards, both when working with colleagues when working unsupervised. - E
Ability to take direction. - E
Able to work unsupervised. - E
Sense of humour. - E
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills. - E
Willing and able to undertake further training. - E
Capable and willing to work on own initiative. - E
Excellent attendance record. - E
Other:
Emotional resilience in working with pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviours or have complex health needs. - E
Capable of physical activity; i.e. lifting saucepans, lifting boxes of food stock, standing for periods of time. - E
Undertake cleaning within the kitchen/dining area according to set procedures and tasked routines using a variety of methods which may include machinery. - E