Catering Assistant – Part-time, long-term temporary from April 2026 A recent inspection highlighted a positive and nurturing school environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to succeed. Staff maintain high expectations, and leaders demonstrate a clear commitment to continuous improvement and the wellbeing of the whole school community. Teaching is well organised, behaviour is managed effectively, and pupils benefit from a calm, inclusive atmosphere that promotes strong personal and academic development.Duties as Catering Assistant:

• Assist with the preparation and serving of food in line with dietary and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, dining areas, and food preparation zones.
• Support larger team operations during busy service times.
• Follow hygiene procedures, including correct storage and handling of ingredients.
• Assist with stock rotation and basic inventory tasks.
• Help set up and clear down food service areas each day.

Ideal Catering Assistant:

• Experience in a catering or food service environment is desirable.
• Understanding of food hygiene and willingness to follow set procedures.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to supporting a smooth-running kitchen.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a busy school environment.
• Willingness to undertake any necessary training.
• Must have Health and Hygiene certificate

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE, meaning no self-employed or umbrella arrangements. You will also have access to a range of exclusive deals, including high street discounts, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal provides additional physical and emotional wellbeing services as standard. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – if you know anyone looking for temporary, permanent, or supply work then get in touch with us today!