Catering Assistant
Salary: School Support Scale point 1 (£17,102 actual)
Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week, Term Time Only. 8:30am 2:30pm.
Location: Edgar Wood Academy
Start Date: Dependent on notice period

Edgar Wood Academy is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our friendly kitchen team. This role is essential to ensuring students and staff enjoy a positive dining experience each day.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be involved in a range of kitchen duties including food preparation, cooking, serving meals, and maintaining excellent hygiene standards. You’ll work under the direction of the Catering Manager and play an important role in supporting the smooth running of breakfast, break, and lunch service.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in their work, and has a passion for preparing and serving fresh, healthy food.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, cook, and present food to a high standard in accordance with food hygiene regulations and school food standards.
  • Support food and drink preparation for breakfast, break, and lunch service.
  • Operate the till and serve students and staff in a friendly, efficient manner.
  • Assist with cleaning of kitchen areas, surfaces, and equipment as part of the daily cleaning schedule.
  • Ensure the kitchen is clean and ready for the next day’s service.
  • Support catering for school events and meetings when required.
  • Replenish food items and communicate stock needs to the Catering Manager.
  • Promote healthy eating and demonstrate high standards of customer service and care.
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
  • Be flexible in supporting events outside of regular working hours if required.

Edgar Wood Academy is part of the Altus Education Partnership, committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for every student. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and high expectations for all.

Please note:
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical clearance, and a six-month probationary period.

What We Offer

In return, we provide:

  • A supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment
  • You’ll receive a full induction and onthejob training to help you settle quickly and feel confident.
  • The chance to be part of a growing, modern academy with excellent facilities
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employee Benefits Programme
  • Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, counselling and support)

How to apply

Please apply via My New Term through our website: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: To be held week commencing 27th April 2026.

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.


Supporting Documents

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Location

Heywood Old Road , Heywood , Rochdale, OL10 2QN, United Kingdom

Job ID

12382

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