Job Information
Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 6)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 17.5 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time
Actual Salary: £10,361 – £10,526
Interview Date: TBC
Required from 1 September 2026
Role Overview
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to work in our busy kitchen, supporting the provision of the catering operation, assisting with cooking, baking, food preparation and hygiene.
Bowlee Park is an OUTSTANDING school with a strong caring ethos, high expectations, hardworking children, supported by a strong team of motivated teaching and support staff.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work under pressure, be extremely flexible, communicate at all levels and work as part of a successful catering team.
You will carry out normal kitchen duties as part of a large team with a daily service of approximately 600 covers.
Responsibilities
- Cooking, baking, food preparation and service to a high standard
- Ensure the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards
- Washing up and cleaning to a high standard
- General kitchen and dining room duties
- Undertake moderate lifting duties (food deliveries/dining room furniture)
Qualifications and Training
Ideally candidates will hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, however training will be provided for the right person.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if invited to attend an interview.
Visit the school website for further information: www.bowleepark.rochdale.sch.uk.
Legal and Safety Requirements
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
Closing Date
Sunday 21st June 2026.
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