Catering Assistant
Netherley
(Point 3- 5) £24,796 - £25,583 – Pro rata
Actual Salary - £12,398- £12,791
Hourly rate - £13.59 to £14.02
20 hours per week (10am – 2pm) -Permanent -Term Time Only.
Required ASAP
Millstead is a primary special school with a community of fantastic children who have a wide range of interests, abilities and additional needs (including severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, sensory impairments and autism).
An exciting opportunity exists to join the catering team within our OUTSTANDING school (OFSTED January Our emphasis on self-improvement and the continuing desire to provide high quality care and support is integral to the successful delivery of high quality teaching and learning that serves the complex needs of all our pupils. We are a Food For Thought school and we are proud to serve high quality, fresh, home-made food daily to our children. Our Catering Team are integral to the education offer at Millstead School, supporting the development of communication and independent skills.
At Millstead School no two days are ever the same. Some days are challenging, most days are fun, and every day is rewarding.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide:
Our Child Protection Policy is located on our school website – – signpost to Information – Policies.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Further information about the school can be found by visiting our website and prospective candidates are welcome to contact Lynn Irwin, School Business Manager, to arrange an informal visit.
PLEASE NOTE; A full application and equal opportunities must be completed. CV's WILL NOT be accepted.
Application packs are available to download from our website; ; navigate to the Information Section – Job Opportunities.
Applications can be made via e-mail:
Application forms can be collected from school and returned by hand or post to:
Millstead School, Iliad Street, Liverpool, L5 3LU or Naylorsfield Drive Liverpool L27 0YD
Shortlisting process:
Closing date for applications will be: 12 noon on Monday 15th September 2025. Applications will not be considered after this time.
Shortlisting: Monday 15th September 2025 -pm
Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone and invited to interview week commencing 22nd September 2025.
Job Description & Person Specification:
Role Title
Catering Assistant
Grade
1. (Point 3- 5) £24,796 - £25,583 – Pro rata
Actual Salary - £12,398- £12,791
Hourly rate - £13.59 to £14.02
20 hours per week (10am – 2pm) -Permanent -Term Time Only
Main purpose of the role
To assist in the preparation, delivery and/or serving of meals that meets the dietary needs and nutritional targets set by the Government.
To work with teachers and support staff as part of a professional team to support pupils with a range of SEND needs during the lunchtime period.
Ensure compliance with the relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.
Directly responsible to: Headteacher
Functionally responsible to: School Business Manager
Responsible for: N/A
Core responsibilities and tasks
Key duties:
* As part of a team, assist in the delivery of a healthy and varied menu in conjunction with school and Food For Thought.
* Carry out preparation work as directed by the School Chef/Cover Chef.
* To prepare the dining area in readiness for the children's lunches.
* Ensure the dining area is cleaned thoroughly following the lunchtime serving.
* Assist with deliveries ensuring supplies are stored correctly.
* To maintain a high standard of food presentation using appropriate equipment in keeping with Environmental Health requirements
* To make mealtimes a pleasing and pleasant experience for all children.
* To follow a cleaning schedule that ensures a high standard of cleanliness complying with Health & Safety Procedures, Food Safety Act and Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.
* To maintain safety standards within the kitchen area together with those safety standards affecting all kitchen staff.
* To assist in the catering for special occasions including events for the children, guests or visitors to the school as requested by the Headteacher or Food For Thought.
* To maintain and comply with the uniform policy, ensuring the correct clothing, footwear and headwear are worn at all times.
* To maintain the school's and Liverpool City Council's commitment to equal opportunities and promote non-discriminatory practice in all work aspects. It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements together with all procedures, disciplinary and grievances as determined by the school.
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12,398.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Experience:
* Catering : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person