Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d67bca5c-2e4b-41f4-8660-e894646d332d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• A good relevant education to GCSE Level or equivalent
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• A food hygiene qualification (training will be arranged if required)
• Experience of working in a busy school kitchen is desirable but not essential
• Experience of taking direction whilst under pressure
• Experience of working with stock levels
• Basic knowledge of health and safety guidelines
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent communicator
• Willingness to work flexible hours including some evening work if required (notice will be given) to support on site events.
• Commitment to working within the schools safeguarding policy
• High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm
• Commitment to high standards and expectations
• An ability to adapt to changes
What the school offers its staff
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Commitment to safeguarding
Five Acres High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• A good relevant education to GCSE Level or equivalent
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• A food hygiene qualification (training will be arranged if required)
• Experience of working in a busy school kitchen is desirable but not essential
• Experience of taking direction whilst under pressure
• Experience of working with stock levels
• Basic knowledge of health and safety guidelines
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent communicator
• Willingness to work flexible hours including some evening work if required (notice will be given) to support on site events.
• Commitment to working within the schools safeguarding policy
• High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm
• Commitment to high standards and expectations
• An ability to adapt to changes
What the school offers its staff
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Commitment to safeguarding
Five Acres High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.