Catering Assistant

**Salary**

NJC Grades 1-2 Point range (2-5)

**Contractual hours**

15

**Basis**

Part Time

**Job type**

Support Staff - Other

**Location**

Wallington

**Job category**

Catering

**Date posted**

17/09/2025

**Job reference**

GST-R1433

We are looking for a Catering Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT/Wallington County Grammar School and become an integral member of the catering team.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are _‘Always Learning’_.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

**Main responsibilities**:

- General duties in kitchen and dining room
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals.
- Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages.
- Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas.
- Attend training courses and meetings as required.
- Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times.
- Ensure food portioning and counting for outside kitchens are accurate.(Only applicable for Hub Kitchen models)
- Ensure food transportation is carried out according to the distribution HACCP procedures which includes food temperature control, van loading, and food transportation. (Only applicable for Hub Kitchen models)
- Ensure when finish serving the meals in the outside schools the cleaning tasks are carried out according to cleaning procedures.(Only applicable for Hub Kitchen models)
- To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute to the learner's progress.
- To participate in the school’s professional learning programmed as agreed.
- To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff, pupils and students adhere to school expectations.
- Such other duties may be reasonably allocated by your line manager or Headteacher.
- To play a full part in promoting healthy eating as part of the Food for Life scheme and Green Kitchen scheme.

**You will need**:

- Experience of catering within a school is an advantage
- Knowledge of food intolerances, specific diet regimes and allergies is essential
- Ability to thrive in a pressure-cooker, high-volume environment
- An ability to react quickly to changing priorities
- A strong character who is able to organise, motivate and lead a large team so that they succeed
- A passion and desire to drive things forward
- The confidence to take risks and do things differently
- Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
- Commitment to high standards and expectations
- High levels of professional integrity
- Flexibility to undertake any role within the department
- A good sense of humour
- Sound knowledge of HACCP & COSHH

**What’s in it for you**:

- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.