MAPLE VIEW SCHOOL – NEW VACANCY
CATERING ASSISTANT – 10 hours per week
MONDAY to FRIDAY 11.30am to 1.30pm, TERM TIME ONLY
£12.24 per hour
Maple View School opened in June 2020 and is an aspirational specialist school in the SENAD Group portfolio for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties, aged 6 to 16 years. The school offers fully individualised and inclusive education and residential care for up to 18 pupils. The school is located close to Derby City Centre and is easily accessible by public transport.
We're now looking to add to our all-important catering team in order to give pupils the highest standards of food, great choice and excellent hygiene standards:
You will:
Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the food preparation and service areas at all times, paying attention to the Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations. Clearing down of the dining room tables and pot washing after food service are a key requirement of this role.
To ensure waste is removed from catering facility and safely disposed of.
Assist in the preparation of basic foods.
To comply with SENAD Group and functions Schools policies.
To help raise the profile of nutritious school food with the pupils and carers
You will assist the Cook in the preparation, cooking and presentation of all meal services at the required times, and to provide the young people, staff and guests with quality wholesome meals and snacks in accordance with the menu cycle.
All school rules and operational standards must be respected at all times
This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates.
Please visit for more details on the role and to complete an online application
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 6th October 2025
Maple View School and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks including online checks.
The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.
Maple View School, 305A Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby DE22 4LL
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.24 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Benefits:
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Work Location: In person