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The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’
We’re looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team at Broadwater School, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.
About the role:
Catering Assistants play an important part in the smooth and efficient running of the 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 emergency responses. To work as part of a team in the school’s catering facilities and assist in preparation and meals under instruction of the Catering Manager.
About the School:
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join Broadwater School and contribute to improving the life chances of young people both within the school and across our Trust.
Our standards are exceptionally high. Classrooms are disruption-free, pupils are hardworking and polite, and they genuinely want to make a difference for themselves and those around them. Our 2024 Progress 8 score of +0.73 places us in the top 7% of schools nationally, and we expect standards to rise even further in 2025.
Broadwater’s journey of success has been described as extraordinary. As our reputation has grown, so has our popularity within the local community, resulting in waiting lists for every year group. We are fortunate to enjoy strong, positive relationships with our families and wider stakeholders.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection (July 2023) described the school as calm and orderly, and visitors often comment that Broadwater feels like a genuinely happy school. Our core values of Work Hard, Be Kind, Make a Differenceare at the heart of everything we do.
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’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
Main responsibilities:
General duties in kitchen and dining room
Assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals
Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages
Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas
Attend training courses and meetings as required
Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times
Determining any action to be taken arising from shortage of equipment and stock
Identification of health and safety hazards and other deficiencies in the kitchen
Cleaning and maintenance duties which may involve dealing with chemicals, sweeping, mopping and
lifting heavy items. Manual Handling and duty specific training is provided
Use of equipment for cleaning and cooking appliances
You will need:
Good IT/Numeracy/literacy skills
Previous experience of working successfully as part of a team
Commitment to complying with all relevant regulation and legislation in relation to kitchen management, food preparation and serving including Heath and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and HACCP
Willingness to participate in development
What’s in it for you:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 22nd October 2025.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.
Safeguarding Statement
Broadwater School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.