Post Title: Catering Assistant

Responsible to: Kitchen Manager

Location: Bury based schools

Salary: Grade 1 scp 2 3 £24,413- £24,796 Full time equivalent. Actual salary will depend upon hours worked.

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: Part Time between 10 and 22 hours per week

Closing date: 1st February 2026

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust are currently seeking Catering Assistants to support our Bury-based schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We’re looking for flexible, enthusiastic team members who can work across our Bury schools, stepping in where support is needed most. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who enjoy variety and want to make a difference in multiple school communities.

We have roles available from 10 to 22 hours per weekplease let us know your preferred hours when applying.

Join our friendly catering team and help create a welcoming dining experience for pupils and staff! You’ll prepare and serve nutritious meals, set up dining areas, and support school hospitality events. From ensuring high standards of food presentation and allergen awareness to keeping kitchens and equipment spotless, your contribution will make a real impact every day.

If you love working as part of a team, take pride in great service, and want to help children make healthy choices, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has the ability to work within a team and have a flexible approach
• Is able to organise their workload and work effectively under pressure
• Is a good communicator and is able to relate well with others
• Can work on their own initiative
• Has the ability to stand for long periods, lift trays and work in a hot environment
• Is willing and able to work at different schools within Bury

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

The Trust reserves the right to extend, or close an advertised role early, subject to the number of applications received.

To apply, follow the link - https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=7031641RXC

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: TBC

Interview date: TBC

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*