Catering Assistant
Ref: SCH-ELAT-0034Additional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (03/07/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 14.50 Weeks per Year: 38.000 Pay Grade: A 2The Role
Exeter Learning Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a catering assistant to be part of our schools dynamic catering team. We are looking for someone who can develop strong, positive relationships, be flexible and enjoy working as part of a team.
This will be a temporary post to cover a maternity absence until July 2026. The role would suit someone with catering experience. You will work as part of a team, under the direction of the Kitchen Manager. The Bowhill kitchen prepares the food for St Thomas and Ide Schools.
The main purpose of the role would be to assist in the preparation and service of food to pupils and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, dining room and food service areas.
The working pattern will be Monday 9.30 -13.30 and Tuesday -Thursday 10:00 – 13:30 (14.5 hours per week).
Benefits
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| Employee Assistance Programme | |
| Local Government Pension Scheme | |
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| COSHH |
Desirable
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| Basic Health & Safety Certificate |
Desirable
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| Good qualifications in both English and Maths |
Desirable
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| NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline |
Desirable
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Skills
| Experience | |
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| Previous experience working in a catering environment |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team |
Desirable
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| Dedicated |
Essential
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| Positive attitude and willingness to take direction |
Essential
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| Excellent relationships with colleagues and ability to work within a team |
Essential
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| Maintaining a professional and confidential approach to information about pupils, families and staff |
Essential
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| Reliable and punctual |
Essential
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Able to communicate Clearly with Staff and pupils |
Essential
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| Food Hygiene Level 2 |
Desirable
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| Able to work in a physically demanding kitchen environment |
Essential
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| Able to follow instructions accurately. |
Essential
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| Able to work to a fixed time scale. |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
We are a people-focused organisation with strong principles of enabling every child and adult within our Trust to thrive. We have high aspirations for all our children, regardless of their starting point, and in turn, expect our staff to have high aspirations of themselves. We believe that our strength lies in working together and using our collective skills and expertise to benefit the children in our schools.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our Safeguarding Policy before applying. We will ask for references and conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Our Safeguarding policy can be accessed via the below link
https://www.exeterlearningacademytrust.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ELAT-trust-version-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2024-2025.pdf
Central Team
St Thomas Primary School
Union Street
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9BB
Pauline Woodbridge
pwoodbridge@elatschools.c... https://www.exeterlearningacademytrust.co.uk/