Catering Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Torquay, TQ2 8JE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Looking for a term time catering role?

Thinking Food are seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team based at Lodestar Academy in Torquay. The successful candidate will be accountable to the Catering Manager working as part of the team providing nutritious and balanced meals to our students, whilst promoting healthy eating.

The Catering Assistant will assist the team in the preparation, cooking and serving of food & beverages and to ensure that kitchen is kept in a hygienic condition. This will include preparation of food, serving of meals, general kitchen and cleaning duties as directed ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen in compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.

If you have experience within the catering industry and are looking for a role that is term-time only and Monday to Friday then we are looking for you to apply.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?

We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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