Catering Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Sheffield, S5 0GG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a Catering Assistant, you will help provide healthy, nutritious meals for our pupils.
Duties will include:
- Assisting with the preparation and serving of food
- Setting up and clearing dining areas
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
- Washing dishes and kitchen equipment
- Supporting the catering team to ensure a positive lunchtime experience for pupils
- Working as part of a team in the cleaning of all work areas
- Assisting in the periodic deep clean work associated with food areas
- Undertaking cash handling
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has a positive and friendly attitude
- Works well as part of a team
- Is reliable, punctual, and organised
- Understands the importance of food hygiene and safety
- Has experience in catering or food service (desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A supportive Central Team and collaborative school leadership community
- Employer-funded enhanced DBS check
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee benefits including Westfield Health, EAP, Health Cash Plan, ListeningService
Commitment to safeguarding
Cascade MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding policy and Safer Recruitment policy can be found on Cascade’s website. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the Trust will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.