Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, DH1 5BQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b658f447-26c2-4eac-b4c6-cc31099c739f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Able to communicate effectively with people of all ages and levels
• Able to assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages
• Able to wash kitchen utensils and equipment as required
• Able to carry out cleaning duties as require
• Able to form good relationships with students, staff and service user
• Able to follow direction from Line Manager
• Able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations
• Evidence of excellent attendance and punctuality record
• Commitment to the highest standards of child protection
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health and Safety
• Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community
Desirable:
• Knowledge of the importance of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene in a catering environment
• Promoting the catering service and healthy eating options to its customers
• Promoting the catering service and healthy eating options to its customers
• Effective numeracy skills
What the school offers its staff
We offer an environment where our staff are respected and trusted. The successful candidate will possess expertise alongside energy and enthusiasm. A willingness to learn, train and develop are all essential. We are a truly inclusive school and for us social justice and providing all of our students with the knowledge and skills to allow them to have a voice and achieve their goals is really important; the most for those that need the most. This is echoed throughout our school with a real commitment to the wellbeing and success of our staff and students. If you think this aligns with your values, then we would love to hear from you.
The school has been selected to be part of the latest phase in the Schools Rebuilding Programme and we envisage a fantastic new school building to be ready for September 2027.
Commitment to safeguarding
Framwellgate School Durham is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and barred list check will be required for this post.
• Able to communicate effectively with people of all ages and levels
• Able to assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages
• Able to wash kitchen utensils and equipment as required
• Able to carry out cleaning duties as require
• Able to form good relationships with students, staff and service user
• Able to follow direction from Line Manager
• Able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations
• Evidence of excellent attendance and punctuality record
• Commitment to the highest standards of child protection
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for Health and Safety
• Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community
Desirable:
• Knowledge of the importance of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene in a catering environment
• Promoting the catering service and healthy eating options to its customers
• Promoting the catering service and healthy eating options to its customers
• Effective numeracy skills
What the school offers its staff
We offer an environment where our staff are respected and trusted. The successful candidate will possess expertise alongside energy and enthusiasm. A willingness to learn, train and develop are all essential. We are a truly inclusive school and for us social justice and providing all of our students with the knowledge and skills to allow them to have a voice and achieve their goals is really important; the most for those that need the most. This is echoed throughout our school with a real commitment to the wellbeing and success of our staff and students. If you think this aligns with your values, then we would love to hear from you.
The school has been selected to be part of the latest phase in the Schools Rebuilding Programme and we envisage a fantastic new school building to be ready for September 2027.
Commitment to safeguarding
Framwellgate School Durham is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and barred list check will be required for this post.