Catering Assistant

St Clements High School are seeking a Catering Assistant to join and compliment their friendly and dedicated Catering Team. Start Date:  To be Arranged Hours: 20 hours/week 38 weeks/year (term time only) Salary:  Scale A, Pt 3 £12.85/hour Email:   recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk Website:   https://www.stclementshigh.org.uk/   Purpose of the Job To participate in the catering provision as agreed with the Catering Manager working alongside a friendly team of Catering Assistants to deliver fresh and nutritious school meals using high quality ingredients. NB This may include the handling of all foods within the catering section and the preparation of dishes/food items for service.   Responsibilities, but not limited to: The successful candidate will: ·        To participate in the production of food items in line with the day’s menu, or with batch baking where appropriate. ·        To participate in the care and the cleaning of the kitchen areas, dining room and equipment as required. ·        To serve meals, and to give attention to tables if necessary. ·        To talk to the pupils, staff & visitors as appropriate – in order to guide their choice of menu items and increase awareness of foods. ·        To assist with the maintenance of quality standards within the catering department. Personal and Professional Conduct The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post. This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title. Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary. For a full job description please click the link below. Closing Date for Applications:  8th May 2026 Interview Dates:  TBC Start Date:  To Be Arranged How to apply For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications f