General Catering Assistant

Role: General Catering Assistant

Location: Pyrland School, Taunton

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 18/02/2026

Hours: 30 per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm, term time, plus 5 inset days

Salary: Grade 1 and scale point range 3-4, £12.85 - £13.05, Actual Salary £17,273 - £17,544 (Full time equivalent £24,796 - £25,185)

At Pyrland School, we are more than just a place of learning; we are a community-focused academy in the heart of Taunton. As part of the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our catering team plays a vital role in this mission, ensuring that our students are well-nourished and ready to learn in a friendly, welcoming dining atmosphere.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable, energetic, and friendly General Catering Assistant to join our busy kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to make a tangible difference to the daily lives of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing salads, sandwiches, and simple cooked dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Operate till systems, manage queues, and provide excellent customer service to pupils and staff.
• Maintain high standards by cleaning equipment, washing crockery, and monitoring food temperatures in line with regulations.
• Help set up the dining hall, clear tables, and support special school events such as parents' evenings and conferences.

There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.