Catering Assistant

🍎📚 Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant at Hanham Primary Federation! 📚🍎

Start date: asap

Hours: 12.5 per week (Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 2:00pm), term time only excludingINSET days 

Salary (FTE): £24,796 per annum

Salary (Actual): £7,020.62 per annum

Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2027, subject to review based on the school’s budget, kitchen provision, and meal uptake levels.

Application Closing Date: Monday 15 Jun 2026 - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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 The Role

Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around your day? We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly team and to help provide healthy, enjoyable meals for our pupils.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to make a real difference to the school day for children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working in a catering, kitchen or fast-paced service environment
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team 
• Can support the preparation and serving of food
• Is flexible and able to adapt to support a smooth and efficient lunch service 
• Maintains a calm and positive approach when working with children 
• Communicates well with pupils, staff and visitors
• Understands the importance of hygiene, health and safety standards
• Is friendly, approachable and takes pride in their work
• Shares the school’s vision and values

Please refer to the candidate information pack, under "supporting documents" for more information about the role.

Fluency Duty

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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The Trust and School

Hanham Primary Federation is a founding member of The Leaf Trust, a family of 17 schools (13 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant), united by a shared commitment to creating outstanding learning environments rooted in our local communities. The Trust was established on 1 September 2023.

  We can offer you:

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, allowing for practical experience and personal growth.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 17 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise your wellbeing through an additional annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, regular staff voice opportunities, and access to a comprehensive medical support package including physiotherapy, counselling, mental health services and more — all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy excellent pension scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme and access to a retail discount platform to support your financial wellbeing.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Hanham Primary Federation and The Leaf Trust.

School Visits

Visits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the school office.

How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the  ‘Fast Apply’  button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach? This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just around the corner!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.