Job Title: Catering Assistant Actual Annual Salary: £10,987 based on hours and weeks worked Full Time Equivalent Salary: £24,310 - £24,819 (Grade Ai) based on full time hours, all year round Hourly rate: £12.60 Contract Type: Permanent, Part time, Term time only Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week Additional role info: Working Pattern - Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day (occasionally the successful candidate may be asked to work extra hours to help cover staff absences) Are you passionate about food and enjoy working in a friendly, fast-paced environment? We are looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to support our school’s kitchen team in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to our students and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant school community, where your contribution helps fuel learning and wellbeing every day. We are looking for a calm and enthusiastic individual to join our catering team to assist with general preparation, presentation and service of food for Kingsmead School and local primary schools. Relevant experience (and a clean driving licence) is desirable, but not essential as training can be provided. You will have: an understanding of the working conditions within a busy kitchen environment a keen interest in working within an education-based environment and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all the ability to work as part of a team, form effective relationships with colleagues to ensure an effective catering service excellent time management skills good interpersonal skills, able to communicate well with children and adults. the ability to keep clear and accurate records the ability to maintain confidentiality over matters relating to the school, students, staff, or parents Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. Why work at CLF? We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the Southwest that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. What we can offer you: Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Generous annual leave. A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities. Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more! Recruitment timeline: Closing Date: 13th October Short-listing: 14th October Interviews: 21st October We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.