Job Description

Catering Assistant

Salary

: 12.65 per hour (24,414 pro rata per annum)

Contract:

Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026)

Working Hours:

Part Time (29.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 40 weeks per year, school term time plus two weeks, includes teacher Training Days)

Required:

ASAP

Pewsey Vale School is looking for a

Catering Assistant

to join its dedicated and friendly catering team to provide support with kitchen preparation and stock handling, starting as soon as possible.

Pewsey Vale is a small but thriving co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16 years. Located in the village of Pewsey, our school community works together to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal development. As a school, we provide a supportive and challenging learning environment where every student is recognised as an individual and empowered to succeed. We believe in teaching that engages students and challenges them to exceed expectation and take risks so they can be resilient, creative and successful individuals. In December 2024 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

Reporting to the Executive Chef Manager, the successful candidate will be organised and consistent, with a good practical aptitude and must be able to observe health and safety regulations. Experience is preferred, although training will be provided by our expert team.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a Level 2 food hygiene certificate (desirable but not essential); Has a good understanding of food handling, preparation and hygiene; Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils and staff, and build good relationships; Has excellent practical and organisational skills; Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent, and takes pride in their work; Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations; Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative; Is aware of health and safety requirements; Can thrive working in a busy environment; Has a positive and flexible attitude.

We can offer the successful candidate:

An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning; A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported; Opportunities for training and progression; The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues; A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role and to apply

, please visit our Acorn careers page at: (https://www.eteach.com/careers/acorneducationtrust/job/catering-assistant-1522552/?lang=en-GB) and click 'Fast Apply' to complete an application form by the closing date.

Closing Date:

Friday 2nd January 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date:

TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

Pewsey Vale School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening.??We are an equal opportunities employer.?As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 12.65 per hour

Expected hours: 29.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PEW25-26-5