Catering Assistant for a start as soon as possible This is a permanent position at St Mary’s Catholic Academy for 10 hours (2 hours per day) Level 2 (Actual salary £5,684 - £5,907) St Mary’s Catholic Primary School—soon to be a proud member of the St Gabriel the Archangel Multi Academy Trust—is seeking to appoint a reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our school kitchen and help provide nutritious meals in a welcoming environment. Working under the direction of the Kitchen and Catering Supervisor, Principal, and Academy Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering an efficient and effective catering service that supports the wellbeing of our pupils and staff. Key Responsibilities We are looking for someone who will: Assist with the preparation of food and refreshments, including basic cooking tasks Serve meals and refreshments in line with school requirements Support the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and dining areas Help with washing up and general daily cleaning duties Move and arrange dining room furniture when needed Maintain high standards of hygiene, dress, and appearance Support academy hospitality functions when required Work safely and responsibly, adhering to food safety and health and safety legislation Attend relevant training and development opportunities Promote and comply with the academy’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding, equality, and sustainability What We Offer A welcoming and inclusive school community A supportive team environment where every role is valued Opportunities for training and professional development A clean, safe, and well-equipped working environment A chance to contribute to the health and happiness of our pupils If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team, and want to make a positive impact in a school setting, we would love to hear from you. St. Mary’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions As part of our shortlisting process, we will carry out online searches of shortlisted candidates. This will help us to identify anything in a candidate’s online activity that would not be in line with our school ethos. We warmly welcome visits to the school by prior arrangement. Application packs are available from: Mrs Tracey Edge, Office Manager St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School Ford Green Road, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8EZ Tel: 01782 234820 Website: www.stmarysstoke.co.uk For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact: Mrs S Rathbone, Principal Closing date for applications Monday 3 rd November 2025, 12pm Interviews: Week beginning 10 th November 2025