Catering Assistant – Term Time

Company: Sandwich Infant
Apply for the Catering Assistant – Term Time
Location: Ashford
Job Description:

Catering Assistant at The John Wesley CEM Primary School

We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Catering Assistant to join our team. Your role will be to assist preparation and serve a range of inspirational healthy menus to meet our children’s dietary needs.

We are looking for an individual who can

  • Assist in the preparation and serving a range of inspirational menus to meet the dietary needs of our children
  • Work Monday to Friday, working 20 hours per week (10:00-14:00)
  • Use their Food Hygiene Certificate within their practice
  • Ensure they keep the kitchen area clean, appropriately presented in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH regulations at all times.
  • Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures
  • Be passionate about school catering and positively communicate with all children and staff
  • Express a willingness to learn and develop
  • Operate kitchen equipment safely, following appropriate training.
  • Undertake cleaning and washing up as directed in the kitchen and dining area, including putting tables away
  • Work as a team in a busy school kitchen

We can offer

  • Well-motivated, happy and enthusiastic children who love food
  • A highly effective, enthusiastic and supportive school team
  • A collaborative and supportive kitchen team who remain calm, positive and resolve challenges together
  • An on-going CPD programme and supportive induction
  • The opportunity to be part of the forward-thinking school

If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work as part of a supportive staff team in our school, we would welcome your application.

John Wesley Church of England & Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026