Job Description

Salary

NJC Outer London; Grade 1; Scale Point 2-3

Contractual hours

17.5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Croydon

Job category

Catering

Date posted

21/07/2025

Job reference

GST-R1353



We are looking for a hard working, dedicated professional to join our kitchen staff as a catering assistant from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join St. Peter's Primary School and become an integral member of the kitchen team.

The working hours are 10.15 to 1.45pm, Monday to Friday during the school term, including inset days (term dates are on the school website).

Overview of the Role:

This role will involve the successful candidate working as part of a busy team in the school kitchen to assist in the preparation and service of school meals under instruction from the Head Cook.

Main responsibilities:

To assist the Head Cook with day to day management and running the school kitchen. 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. Other duties are outlined in the 'Recruitment Pack'.*

You will need (full list of essential/desirable requirements are in the Recruitment Pack)

Experience of catering (within a school is an advantage). Knowledge of food intolerances, specific diet regimes and allergies is essential. Ability to manage your own workload as well as being able to work collaboritively with your team. The right temperment to work in a busy, pressured environment. Flexibility, patience and a good sense of humour!


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.

What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Access to Blue Light Card scheme 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 full information regarding this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st August 2025.We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

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.