Catering Assistant

Company: The Richard Pate School
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Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:

Summary of Role

Assisting with all tasks involved in the running of a busy School kitchen, including setting up the dining room, preparing and serving meals and clearing away and cleaning tasks.

Working Hours & Pay

Part‑time, term‑time only – 55 hours over a two‑week cycle: alternating between 25 hours per week (9‑2) and 30 hours per week (9‑3). Hourly rate up to £13.21 per hour, contracted to 42.1 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with all tasks involved in running a busy school kitchen, including setting up the dining room, preparing and serving meals and clearing away and cleaning tasks.
  • Prepare packed lunches for trips, match teas for sports fixtures and refreshments for school events.

Qualifications

  • Possess confident cooking and baking skills – developed either at home or in a catering environment.
  • Be capable of following a recipe, and enjoy contributing recipe ideas.
  • Be comfortable working on your own, and also happy to ‘muck in’ with other members of the kitchen team to complete kitchen tasks.
  • Be cheerful and friendly, with a ‘can do’ attitude and a professional approach to work.
  • Be willing to keep up to date in matters of food hygiene and health and safety.
  • Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
  • Be able to communicate well with children and staff members.
  • Be committed to the aims and objectives of the School, and to the safeguarding and wellbeing of the School’s pupils and staff.

Benefits

  • A positive working environment, with friendly and supportive colleagues.
  • A strong commitment to on‑going professional development and lifelong learning.
  • Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment provided.
  • Free parking on site and subsidised lunches during term time.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. Candidates who have a disability or any other special requirements should let the School know if there are any reasonable adjustments they would like the School to make as part of the recruitment process.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026