Catering Assistant at Oak Wood School
Job Reference EDV/2025/OWS/61371
Location Sutton Court Road, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 9HT
Contract Type Permanent
Contract Term Full-Time
Salary NJC02 £10035
Closing Date 12:00pm, 2nd Oct 2025
Start Date As soon as possible
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s) W/C 6 October 2025
Overview
Oak Wood School is looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our Catering team which operates a high-volume kitchen serving lunch to over 1500 pupils, staff and visitors per day; as well as hospitality and events throughout the year.
The role involves serving meals, washing up and general cleaning, as well as basic food preparation.
Previous experience in a Catering or Hospitality role would be an advantage but is not a requirement as full training will be given.
Oak Wood School was recently judged as a 'Good' school by Ofsted (May 2022) and is a truly inclusive, mixed, multi-ethnic 11-18 school that embraces all aspects of comprehensive education. The curriculum is well balanced and reflects the needs of all our students and the local community. The school's Rewards and Sanctions policy is robust, and staff have welcomed the introduction of centralised sanctions and inclusive policies.
We believe our best resources are our staff. There is a popular and thriving programme of professional development in the department and across the school, at all levels, and colleagues have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally through our membership of both the PiXL club and the Harrow Collegiate Alliance (HCA). The school also offers excellent promotion prospects and a comprehensive induction programme. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Situated on a large site close to Heathrow Airport and the centre of Hillingdon, Oak Wood School has much to offer:
* a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
* staff wellbeing programme
* childcare and cycle to work vouchers
* excellent transport links (by train 45 minutes to central London), bus routes 427, 278 & U2, train (Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway and Underground (Metropolitan & Piccadilly))
* on-site parking including electric charging facilities
* on-site catering facilities
Responsibilities and Qualifications
The role focuses on food service, cleaning and basic food preparation to support the school’s catering operations. Training will be provided; prior catering or hospitality experience is helpful but not required.
Please read the Catering Assistant information document for information about the role, Job Description and Person Specification.
Note
Oak Wood School is looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our Catering team which operates a high-volume kitchen serving lunch to over 1500 pupils, staff and visitors per day; as well as hospitality and events throughout the year. The role involves serving meals, washing up and general cleaning, as well as basic food preparation. Previous experience in a Catering or Hospitality role would be an advantage but not a requirement as full training will be given.
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