Salary
Full time Equivalent £24,203 / Actual pro rata £11,138 per annum
Contractual hours
20
Basis
Part Time
Region
Poole
Job category/type
Support Staff
Date posted
16/09/2025
Job reference
REQ003880
Catering Assistant
Required October 2025
Starting Salary: Full time Equivalent £24,203 / Actual pro rata £11,138 per annum
Hours: Part time – 20 hours per week. Monday – Friday.
Contract: Permanent, term time only plus training days
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to join our friendly and professional team who deliver the catering function of the academy.
Main responsibilities will be:
* Meal preparation
* Washing up and cleaning of kitchen and dining areas
* General kitchen duties
About you, ideally, you would have:
* Experience of food preparation
* A patient, calm and approachable manner
* A flexible approach to meet the needs of the school
Previous experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
Closing date: Wednesday 1st October – noon
Interviews will be held w/b Monday 6th October
Please be available for interview on the date detailed above; you will be advised by close of play on Wednesday 1st Octoberif you have been successfully shortlisted.
Please note we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Please note we do not accept CV's
If you have any questions regarding this role please email HR at
This school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.