Job Description

Catering Assistant

We are seeking a

proactive

and

motivated

Catering Assistant to join our friendly Catering team. The successful candidate will enjoy grasping the task at hand, be

driven by deadlines

and have

excellent customer service skills

. They will be able work both independently and as part of a team to ensure the efficiency of our busy canteen. This role is 25 hours per week on a Term Time Only + 2 Weeks (41 Weeks per Year) contract. The working pattern - Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 02:15pm, Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm

Any training that is required for this role will be provided to you.

We would be delighted to welcome you on a tour of the academy and answer any questions that you may have, prior to applying.

The successful candidate will:

Have excellent

attention to detail

and strong customer service skills Be able to multitask,

prioritise workload

and work to deadlines Have experience of or be willing to learn how to

operate tills

and order stock Have proven training in, or be willing to

train in food hygiene

Be able to work effectively as part of a

team

As a Catering Assistant, you will be welcomed into an exceptional team of professionals to:

Maintaining excellent levels of hygiene and adhering to

Health & Safety

regulations

Preparing and maintaining

the cleanliness and efficiency of kitchen equipment, service and canteen areas

Assisting

the Catering Supervisor and Catering Manager with

food preparation

Collecting and fulfilling

food orders

as required Assisting

service

of meals to students, staff and visitors, including operation of tills
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising 'wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils

"live life to the full."

' (Ofsted 2023). Our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.

We put the welfare of our staff at the heart of everything we do and can offer you:

Generous employer pension contribution at

23%

of basic salary Potential career development with bespoke CPD programmes Excellent facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balance
To apply for this role, please visit the vacancies section of our website to complete an application form: https://www.tbowa.org/staff/vacancies/support-staff

Please email completed application forms to recruitment@tbowa.org, addressing your covering letter to Mr Paul McKeown, Principal.

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. An enhanced DBS check is also required for all successful applicants.

Please be aware that due to the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' legislation we do not accept CVs.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14,626.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/06/2025
Reference ID: 200525 CATASST
Expected start date: 09/06/2025