Catering Assistant (15 hours)

Salary: Band A SCP 3 £24,796 per annum pro rata

Hours: 15 hours per week, Term time only + 1 week

Required to start: As soon as possible.

The Academy

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of the team at Lightwoods Primary Academy.

• At LPA we are committed to an inclusive education for local students at every ability level, a rigorous grounding in academic fundamentals and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live.
• That every student should be safe, happy ambitious of themselves and respectful of all.
• To ensure the students have world class opportunities which allow them to compete with any students in the country.

The postholder will:

Work under the control and direction of the Catering Manager, assisting with the preparation, cooking, serving and the general kitchen cleaning.

To assist with the preparation and cooking of food and refreshments as and when required.

To assist with the care, maintenance and cleaning of all equipment in use in the kitchen as required.
 

To prepare the dining room for service, including cleaning, sweeping, mopping and laying of tables when necessary.

To move the dining room furniture within the dining room when necessary.
To serve meals and refreshments in line with Academy requirements.
 

To assist the Catering Manager and colleagues with Academy hospitality functions.
 

To assist with the washing up of all kitchen and dining equipment.
 

To assist with the general daily cleaning of kitchen and associated areas.
 

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment.  All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS),including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th March 2026

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.