Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Required Immediately

27.5 hours per week, term time only – Permanent Contract

Grade 16 - £24,413 per annum pro rata – Actual Starting Salary £15,139

Monday – Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

We are looking for an energetic, hardworking, self-motivated, enthusiastic person to work within our friendly Catering Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in providing healthy, nutritious meals to our students and staff in a busy and rewarding environment.

Good team work is essential as well as the ability to work alone using your own initiative. This role involves some physical activity, including setting up dining areas and moving equipment.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

• Good communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• A flexible and proactive approach to duties

• Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential (full training provided)

What we can offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment

• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities

• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family

• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust

• As a member of support staff at Kings Academy, employed by the Wessex Learning Trust, you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria

Closing date: Monday 20 April 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to close the advert before Monday 20 April 2026 if a suitable candidate is found so recommend early application

To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form, (which is available on our website), together with a letter of application for the attention of Mrs J Cowper (Headteacher). Your letter should be no more than two pages of A4, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position.