Catering and Domestic Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14,773.75 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Waterlooville |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 302721FAJ |
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Job Title: Catering and Domestic Assistant
Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RE
Salary: £14,773.75 per annum / £13.25 per hour (not pro rata)
Hours: 25 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9.30am – 2.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: February 2026
UK applicants only | No sponsorship
As part of our continued growth in service, we are looking for an experienced Catering and Domestic Assistant to join our dedicated team at Jubilee School.
About the Role
The Catering & Domestic Assistant plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day catering and housekeeping operations of the school. Working alongside the Cook, you will help ensure meals are prepared and served safely, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and domestic areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, including special dietary requirements
Support food preparation for on-site service and other schools as required
Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, kitchen areas, and staff rooms
Uphold food hygiene, health, and safety regulations at all times
Monitor food supplies and report shortages or additional meal requirements
Keep accurate records and communicate changes such as cancellations or extra meals
Carry out domestic and housekeeping duties as needed
Work in line with school policies, codes of conduct, and equal opportunities commitments
Attend training and team meetings to support continuous improvement
About You
Experience producing home-cooked food
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Good standard of education and previous catering/cleaning experience
About Us
Jubilee School is an independent special school in Waterlooville, supporting students aged 5–16 with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a nurturing, safe, and motivating environment where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and achieve. Our personalised, flexible curriculum combines academic, vocational, and life skills pathways to prepare students for a confident and fulfilling future. With high staff-to-student ratios and a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-focused approach, we ensure each child is supported to reach their full potential. At Jubilee, kindness, courage, and learning come together to help every student thrive.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Job Title: Catering and Domestic Assistant
Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RE
Salary: £14,773.75 per annum / £13.25 per hour (not pro rata)
Hours: 25 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9.30am – 2.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: February 2026
UK applicants only | No sponsorship
As part of our continued growth in service, we are looking for an experienced Catering and Domestic Assistant to join our dedicated team at Jubilee School.
About the Role
The Catering & Domestic Assistant plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day catering and housekeeping operations of the school. Working alongside the Cook, you will help ensure meals are prepared and served safely, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and domestic areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, including special dietary requirements
Support food preparation for on-site service and other schools as required
Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, kitchen areas, and staff rooms
Uphold food hygiene, health, and safety regulations at all times
Monitor food supplies and report shortages or additional meal requirements
Keep accurate records and communicate changes such as cancellations or extra meals
Carry out domestic and housekeeping duties as needed
Work in line with school policies, codes of conduct, and equal opportunities commitments
Attend training and team meetings to support continuous improvement
About You
Experience producing home-cooked food
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Good standard of education and previous catering/cleaning experience
About Us
Jubilee School is an independent special school in Waterlooville, supporting students aged 5–16 with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a nurturing, safe, and motivating environment where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and achieve. Our personalised, flexible curriculum combines academic, vocational, and life skills pathways to prepare students for a confident and fulfilling future. With high staff-to-student ratios and a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-focused approach, we ensure each child is supported to reach their full potential. At Jubilee, kindness, courage, and learning come together to help every student thrive.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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