Job Title: Catering Assistant
Salary: A Grade £11,337 per year (FTE 24,521)
Hours of Work:
20 hours per week, Term time only
Daily hours 10.25am – 2.40pm (includes a 15 minute break)
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to support the delivery of a high-quality school meals service. You will play a key role in preparing, serving and maintaining a safe, welcoming dining environment for pupils and staff.
Working as part of a friendly team, your responsibilities will include assisting with food preparation, serving meals in line with portion and dietary requirements, and setting up and clearing dining areas within tight service times. You’ll also help maintain excellent hygiene standards through cleaning duties and washing up, as well as assisting with stock control and deliveries.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role requiring good teamwork, a positive attitude and the ability to engage with pupils and staff. You will be encouraged to promote healthy eating and provide great customer service at all times.
No formal experience is required, but some knowledge of preparing or serving food is helpful. Full training, including food hygiene and manual handling, will be provided.
We’re looking for someone who is physically fit, dependable and able to work efficiently under time pressure, with a focus on maintaining high standards.
Yateley School has a strong ethos of wellbeing for staff and students and is completely committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for our young people as well as providing excellent professional development for staff.
Full role details are available on our website https://www.yateleyschool.net/vacancies/. Details of our Deputy Catering Manager vacancy are also on the website if this is of interest.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should complete the attached application form together with the personal statement within the form and address the job description and person specification in their application. CVs are not accepted. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Closing date: Thursday 11th June 2026, 12 noon. Early applications are welcomed, closing could be earlier should a successful candidate be appointed.
Interviews to take place w/c 15th June.
Yateley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Pay: £11,337.00-£15,168.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
