Catering Assistant

30 hours per week

8.15 am – 2.15 pm (Monday to Friday)

Term Time 38 weeks per year (plus 3 days cleaning)

Salary Grade 3 SCP 2 FTE £24,413 pro rata

Actual annual pro rata salary £16,931

St Mary's Catholic High School are looking for a highly motivated, competent, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly catering team.

You will be a team player with good communication skills and a flexible approach to working.  Applicants should have an awareness of the principles of food hygiene and service and be able to prepare and serve food to our students.   A Basic Food Hygiene NVQ Level 1 qualification is essential and previous experience of working in a production kitchen or food service operation would be an advantage, but training can be given to the right candidate.

TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SCHOOL’S APPLICATION FORM.  CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

Potential candidates would be very welcome to visit or have an informal telephone discussion with the Director of Business & Finance before applying.   If you would like to do so or would like any further information please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.

Application packs including the job description and person specification may be downloaded from the documents below this advert or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk for further information or an application pack. 

Closing date:  10.00 am Friday 19 September 2025

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified above.  We therefore urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.