Job Description

Roundthorn Primary Academy


Catering Assistant

Ref:

000910

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date:

1st September 2025 or as soon as possible

Grade:

Focus-Trust Grade 1, Scale point 2 - 4

Salary:

8,363 (Full-time equivalent 23,656) pending pay award

Work Pattern:

Term time plus 1 week

Hours:

15 per week. 11 am 2pm daily

Based:

Roundthorn Primary Academy, Roundthorn Road, Oldham OL4 5LN

Closing Date:

Wednesday 13th August at 5pm

Interview Date:

Wednesday 27th August 2025

Applications must be made online via

My New Term

Role Overview:

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Catering Assistant to join our small catering team. This is an exciting time to join us as we start a new catering contract working alongside our Catering Business Partner ABM Business Solutions

Key Responsibilities:

You will carry out a variety of manual tasks associated with food production and service. This will include:

Preparing counters and dining areas for service Serving meals with appropriate portion control Clearing and cleaning counters and kitchen areas during and after service Clearing, cleaning and putting away tables and chairs after service Undertaking regular training as required in order to comply with your legal responsibilities, and the requirements of the school and Focus-Trust

What We Are Looking For:

You will fit into our friendly, hard working and efficient Catering team You will be an integral part of the whole Roundthorn staff team You will greet all pupils and staff helpfully and courteously You will know our children with allergies, and will ensure that they are served safely and appropriately

Focus-Trust:

Focus-Trust was established in 2012. We are a charitable primary trust, based in the North West of England and West Yorkshire and are a dedicated to working with our 15 Primary Schools. It is the core purpose of Focus-Trust to continually strive to be a learning organisation, where the learning of all children and adults is valued and promoted.


We passionately believe equality of opportunity starts with education; irrespective of where you were born or where you live, a high-quality education in one of our great schools will make a fundamental difference to all our children's lives, career prospects and social mobility.


We are proud to have a great team of people working in our central team and within our schools who always put children at the heart of our practice. We are committed to providing excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff and always aim to be an employer of choice.


We welcome people who share our values and approach to our work and who can help us make our mission a reality 'Learning together, making the difference' and help us demonstrate our vision; 'Great schools at the heart of our communities'.

Additional Reasons to Join Us:

Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment with access to ongoing training and professional development. Be part of a school that places inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do. A strong curriculum offer and supportive leadership team. Trust Wide CPD offer that promotes networking and continued development. A school where we value our pupils' time in our school to be memorable, build on what they know and can do and help them become lifelong learners. A school at the heart of the community
Automatic enrolment into a Teachers or Local Government Pension Scheme (albeit employees can opt out if they choose to)

Commitment to Safeguarding:

Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. There is an explicit expectation that all staff, trustees, governors and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants should be aware that the recruitment process will include an assessment of your suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.