Catering Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL3 0HT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0dad3bba-12df-4301-ab74-f3869a58cdf5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Catering Department. Hours of work
In this role, you will:
• Support with basic food preparation and cooking
• Assist in the set-up, service, and clearing of the dining area
• Serve food to students and staff in a professional and welcoming manner
• Carry out cleaning duties, including washing up and maintaining hygiene standards
To be successful in this role, you will:
• Ideally have at least 6 months’ experience in a catering or food preparation environment
• Hold, or be working towards, an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Catering, Food Preparation, or a related qualification
• Demonstrate good communication and customer service skills
• Be a team player, able to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Show flexibility and adaptability to meet the day-to-day needs of the school environment
What the school offers its staff
This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team, contributing to a positive dining experience for our school community.
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 for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated Catering Department. Hours of work
In this role, you will:
• Support with basic food preparation and cooking
• Assist in the set-up, service, and clearing of the dining area
• Serve food to students and staff in a professional and welcoming manner
• Carry out cleaning duties, including washing up and maintaining hygiene standards
To be successful in this role, you will:
• Ideally have at least 6 months’ experience in a catering or food preparation environment
• Hold, or be working towards, an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Catering, Food Preparation, or a related qualification
• Demonstrate good communication and customer service skills
• Be a team player, able to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Show flexibility and adaptability to meet the day-to-day needs of the school environment
What the school offers its staff
This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team, contributing to a positive dining experience for our school community.
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.