Catering Assistant

Kingdown School is looking for a Catering Assistant to join our school on a maternity cover contract and support our dedicated and friendly catering team with kitchen preparation and stock handling, starting from September 2026. Contract: Maternity cover – effective September 2026. Working Hours: Part Time (20 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year, term-time only).  Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

Reporting to the Executive Chef Manager, the successful candidate will be organised and consistent, with a good practical aptitude and must be able to observe health and safety regulations. Experience is preferred, although training will be provided by our expert team.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a Level 2 food hygiene certificate (desirable but not essential); Has a good understanding of food handling, preparation and hygiene; Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils and staff, and build good relationships; Has excellent practical and organisational skills; Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent, and takes pride in their work; Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations; Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative; Is aware of health and safety requirements; Can thrive working in a busy environment; Has a positive and flexible attitude. We can offer the successful candidate:

An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning; A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported; Opportunities for training and progression; The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues; A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure. For information about this role , including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack . If you have any additional questions, please contact: 01985-801055.

Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 1st June 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.