Catering Asisstant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Chesterfield, S40 3NS
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Brookfield Community School has a fantastic opportunity for an additional Catering Assistant to join our busy and successful school kitchen. With a brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen which opened in October 2026, this is an exciting time to become part of our dedicated in-house catering team.

About you…

You will be a hardworking and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in providing excellent service. Ideally, you will have experience in a catering environment and an understanding of food hygiene and health and safety requirements. You will have good communication and time management skills, be confident serving customers and operating a till, and be committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food preparation.

What the school offers its staff

At Brookfield Community School we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

• A warm welcome and thorough induction

• Supportive teams and professional networks

• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub

• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme

• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities.

Further details about the role

Your role…

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operation of the school catering service, helping to prepare and serve food, maintain high standards of hygiene, operate catering equipment safely, and provide a welcoming service to students, staff, and visitors. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will play an important role in ensuring an enjoyable dining experience and supporting the wellbeing of the school community.

How to apply

Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.

For further details regarding this post please contact Tracey Wallis, Catering Manager on t.wallis@brookfieldcs.org.uk 01246 568115.

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

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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