Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SPS/17312

Location

Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS

Contract Type

Permanent/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

12.85 Hourly


10 hours

Closing Date

11:59pm, 9th Nov 2025

Start Date

01/12/2025

Positions Available

1

About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.
We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.
HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a 'stronger together' approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What we offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

Paid wellbeing day per year. 200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme. Employee assist programme. Generous pension and a competitive salary. Free gym, shower and parking facilities. Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests. An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success. An excellent catering provision. A commitment to environmental sustainability.

What we're looking for

In the pivotal role of Catering Assistant, the successful candidate will be an integral part of our culinary team, contributing to the preparation of food, actively engaging students to make menu selections, and efficiently serving meals to students, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities encompass various kitchen tasks, including dishwashing and maintaining cleanliness according to established routines. Diligent attention to detail in record-keeping, particularly in the Kitchen Record Keeping Book, is essential. During food service times, the Catering Assistant will ensure tables, counters, and display fridges are impeccably cleaned and adequately stocked. Operating tills, maintaining a pristine dining area, and promptly attending to rubbish bins are integral aspects of the role.

10 hours per week

12:00 - 14:00 Monday - Friday

Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK42 0GS
01234740881

office@shortstownprimary.co.uk

http://www.shortstownprimary.co.uk