Catering Officer
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL3 0HT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f9fbd574-5fe0-4d5b-af8c-f7077657a510 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Catering Department and assist in the preparation and delivery of a quality school catering service using high standards of food hygiene / handling and safe working practices and supporting the Catering Manager where required.
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have at least 6 months’ relevant catering experience and either hold or be working towards an NVQ Level 2 qualification in catering, food preparation or equivalent. Good verbal communication and customer care skills are also essential, as is the ability to work successfully as part of a team and adapt to day-to-day needs of the school.
For further information or to discuss the post please contact the Sarah Jones, Operations Manager on SJones@nalp.org.uk
Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies .If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Catering Department and assist in the preparation and delivery of a quality school catering service using high standards of food hygiene / handling and safe working practices and supporting the Catering Manager where required.
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have at least 6 months’ relevant catering experience and either hold or be working towards an NVQ Level 2 qualification in catering, food preparation or equivalent. Good verbal communication and customer care skills are also essential, as is the ability to work successfully as part of a team and adapt to day-to-day needs of the school.
For further information or to discuss the post please contact the Sarah Jones, Operations Manager on SJones@nalp.org.uk
Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies .If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.