Job overview At Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are ‘Always Learning’– not just in the classroom, but across our entire organisation. We value collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to providing the very best education for every young person in our schools. Whether you're teaching, supporting, leading, or enabling from behind the scenes — you’ll find your place here. We offer our staff: Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Blue Light Card An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation To find out more about working life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure from our jobs portal. The Opportunity: We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant at Park House School. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team in a role that is both rewarding and impactful. Catering assistants play an important part in the smooth and efficient running of our School Kitchen. The post holder will be expected to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the School, combining planned and regular tasks with day-to-day needs and urgent response.You'll work as part of a team and assist in preparation and service of meals under instruction from the Catering Manager. Your main responsibilities will be to: Assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals. Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages. Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times. Ensure food portioning and counting for external sales areas or kitchens are accurate. Carry out general duties in kitchen and dining room and also the 6th Form area. Ensure food transportation is carried out according to the distribution HACCP procedures which includes food temperature control, transportation loading, and food transportation. Ensure when finish serving the meals in the external sales areas or kitchens, the cleaning tasks are carried out according to cleaning procedures. Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas. Attend training courses and meetings as required. We are looking for someone who: Holds a food hygiene qualification (Level 2 or equivalent) Has demonstrable experience of catering within a school or equivalent busy environment. Has a passion for delivering great food and attention to detail ensuring that every dish leaves the diner satisfied. Displays a creative and confident approach to their cooking Has knowledge of food intolerances, specific diet regimes and allergies. Has the ability to thrive in a high-volume, pressured environment. Holds a full UK Driving Licence. Flexibility to undertake any role within the department. About Park House School: At Park House School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Park House School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. We are based in Newbury in Berkshire which in itself is in a beautiful area of the country and provides good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. Our ambition for our students to have the best chance of success is central to our drive and vision. This is best evidenced by our incredible results in the summer exams of 2025. Whilst the nation's results have continued to decline back to pre-pandemic levels, Park House has continued its trajectory of improvements and in 2025 attained their best results ever at GCSE. Furthermore, the school has attained the highest grades at GCSE in all non-selective schools in Berkshire. Working hard, Being Kind, and Taking responsibility underpin the standards that all staff and students work to meet every day, and run through all aspects of school life. About Greenshaw Learning Trust: Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. For full details of the role and how to apply, please download the recruitment pack. Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on Sunday 22nd March 2026.We plan to hold Interviews: Wednesday 25th March 2026 (afternoon)We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Follow Park House School on Instagram.