Catering Assistant
Grade 1 - Pts 3 £25,948 per annum, pro rata including the Living Wage Supplement
(£13,223 actual salary)
22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Hours 9.30am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday
Permanent contract
Required ASAP
To apply, you must complete an application form and return to the email address below. You will not be taken forward if you click that you are interested.
King Edward VII is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated catering team, helping to provide a high-quality, nutritious, and welcoming food service for the users of our School.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our school food outlets. This post is based at the Lower School site on Darwin Lane.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the preparation, cooking, and serving of a variety of food and drink.
- Serving students at break and lunch times
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, including daily washing up and working as part of a team to clean all kitchen and service areas.
- Assisting with periodic deep cleaning of food preparation areas.
- Operating an electronic till system and to undertake cash handling as and when required
- Supervision of students in the dining hall
The Successful Candidate will be able to:
- Communicate effectively with other employees, students, and the wider school community.
- Be reliable, punctual, and presentable.
- Work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative when required.
- Demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene policies.
- Understand the needs of the School in prioritising workload during busy service times.
- Show a willingness to undertake any relevant training provided.
To apply, you must completing the Sheffield Council application form. This can be downloaded from https://www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk/school/about-us/working-for-us
We do not accept CVs.
Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 – 9am*
*Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is encouraged.
Pay: £13,223.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
