Catering Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Sheffield, S10 2PW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

King Edward VII is seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated catering team, helping to provide a high-quality, nutritious, and welcoming food service for the users of our School.

Catering Assistant

Grade 1 - Pts 3 £25,948 per annum, pro rata including the Living Wage Supplement

(£13,223 actual salary)

22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Hours 9.30am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday

Permanent contract

Required ASAP

The successful candidate will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our school food outlets. This post is based at the Lower School site on Darwin Lane.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation, cooking, and serving of a variety of food and drink.

• Serving students at break and lunch times

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, including daily washing up and working as part of a team to clean all kitchen and service areas.

• Assisting with periodic deep cleaning of food preparation areas.

• Operating an electronic till system and to undertake cash handling as and when required

• Supervision of students in the dining hall

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The Successful Candidate will be able to:

• Communicate effectively with other employees, students, and the wider school community.

• Be reliable, punctual, and presentable.

• Work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative when required.

• Demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene policies.

• Understand the needs of the School in prioritising workload during busy service times.

• Show a willingness to undertake any relevant training provided.

What the school offers its staff

King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, eye test vouchers and a wellbeing package. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety.

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