Overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA). This is a Grade 2, permanent, part-time post working 16 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days. The starting salary is £9,750 and the full-time equivalent is £24,796.
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to prepare and serve meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You should be comfortable working around children and able to work well as part of a team. A flexible approach is essential, as the role will involve a variety of tasks including food preparation, serving, cleaning, and assisting with stock and deliveries.
Main purpose of the job: You will supervise and support students in the dining areas and elsewhere as required to provide high quality support over lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being and assist with feeding and other personal care needs, as required.
Responsibilities
* Support the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff
* Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
* Assist with general kitchen duties, including food prep and washing up
* Ensure meals are served efficiently and on time
* Create a safe and welcoming environment for pupils during meal times
* Follow food safety and health & safety guidelines at all times
* Work effectively as part of a team under the direction of the catering supervisor or cook
All school staff are expected to share the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
Benefits
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers\' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years\' service
* Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
* Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
* Flexible working options - we\'re happy to talk flexible working where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
* bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
About the Trust and MEA
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk. Manchester Enterprise Academy MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision is "A Fantastic Future for All Our Students" and we aim to achieve top academic results through the MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind. MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.
Application Information
Please apply through JobTrain. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Interviews will take place the week commencing 3 November 2025. Safeguarding: we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates and expect a self-disclosure declaration with relevant information. All positions are subject to Enhanced Disclosure checks. You must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visas. If you have lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required.
Equality and safeguarding statements: Prospere Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and values diversity. For application support, contact 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.
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