Job Description

Hope School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic

Catering Assistant

to support the school cook in the preparation and delivery of healthy, nutritious meals for our pupils. You will play a key role in providing a high-quality, efficient, and welcoming catering service to pupils and staff, helping to create a safe and positive dining environment for all children.

Hope School is a special school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH). Pupils range from aged 5 - 11 years. Pupils who attend the school have diagnoses that include: ASD, ADHD, Attachment disorder, Sensory processing difficulties, Speech Language, and Communication difficulties.

Hope school has a dedicated staff team of 35. With effective safeguarding policies and practices in place. Hope is a safe, caring, and enriching environment for the 68 children attending the school. Furthermore, it is a special school and has crucially adopted attachment and trauma-informed friendly practices as the basis for working with its pupils. The school has built a formidable reputation and is recognised as being a Centre of Excellence both locally and nationally.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Assist with food preparation and serving meals to pupils and staff.

Ensure a supportive and welcoming atmosphere during lunchtime.

Carry out cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining areas.

Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and equipment.

Follow all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.

Work effectively as part of a team and communicate positively with colleagues and children

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

Enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive.

Friendly and approachable with a child-centred attitude.

Able to work well as part of a team.

Physically fit to meet the demands of the role.

Knowledgeable about food hygiene and health & safety (Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 desirable).

Experienced in catering or food service (school experience desirable).

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: 9,918.00-10,223.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/10/2025