Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant Contract: Permanent Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks (term time only) Working pattern: 9.45am - 2.15pm, Monday to Friday Salary: Pathway 1, £12,387 - £12,581 per annum (FTE £24,413 - £24,796) Site: Gladstone Primary Academy Closing date: 9am on 8th July Start date: September 2026 Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing. Are you enthusiastic about food service and creating a warm, welcoming environment for our students? Would you like to be part of an award winning catering team? Are you reliable, flexible and committed to being a valuable team member? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Gladstone Primary Academy! Your role: As a Catering Assistant at Gladstone Primary Academy, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a high level of food preparation and service. You will provide courteous and efficient service to children, staff, and visitors, maintaining cleanliness and adhering to food hygiene and health & safety standards. Your responsibilities will include washing up, serving lunches, and clearing the dining hall after service. You will also assist the kitchen staff with cleaning duties and promote a welcoming atmosphere within the department. You already have a basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene, and an understanding of health and safety practices. Experience in a catering environment is essential and working with children is desirable. You should be able to work both independently and as part of a team, building positive relationships with young children, staff, and other adults within the school. A commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding policies is essential. About us: Gladstone Primary Academy welcoming school community that values your expertise. In this role, you will also be part of an award-winning catering team committed to developing our team members through a safe and relaxed environment. Sustainability is important to us and we continue to source our produce from local suppliers and reduce paper and plastic waste. In support of student learning, we help to develop food awareness initiatives with competitions, food sampling, menu planning and cookery demonstrations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally, work with a supportive team, and take pride in providing meals that fuel learning and wellbeing. We offer a friendly environment where your ideas matter, and where perseverance and aspiration are celebrated. Why work for us?: Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day on