Catering Assistant
Ref: SCH-WeA-0021 27 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 25.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: WA Scale 1The Role
Westminster Academy is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our dedicated in-house catering team. Our team takes great pride in providing high-quality and nutritious meals for both students and staff, offering a variety of delicious dishes and exciting themed days and weeks throughout the year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a committed and long-serving team who work together to create a welcoming dining experience for everyone at the Academy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments throughout the school day.
- Helping to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen and dining area.
- Providing excellent customer service to students and staff.
- Supporting the catering team during special events and themed food days.
About You:
- Friendly, reliable, and a great team player.
- Passionate about good food and great service.
- Able to work efficiently in a busy environment.
- Previous experience in a catering or hospitality setting is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided.
Hours: 10:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time only (plus INSET days).
If you’re looking to join a supportive, hard-working team and make a positive contribution to daily life at Westminster Academy, we’d love to hear from you!
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged.
Benefits
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Cycle 2 Work Scheme | |
| Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) | |
| Free on-site staff carpark | |
| Local Government Pension Scheme - generous contributions | |
| Optional overtime | |
| Season ticket loan | |
Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
Safeguarding Guidance
The safety and wellbeing of children and young people are our highest priority. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all applicants must provide information to help us ensure a safe recruitment process, in line with the statutory guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
What We Require from Applicants:
- Disclosure of any criminal convictions or cautions that are relevant to working with children or vulnerable groups. This includes any offences that are not “spent” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- Full disclosure of any investigations, disciplinary actions, or professional conduct concerns related to child safeguarding or behaviour.
- A complete and accurate employment history, including all roles involving work with children or vulnerable adults, and explanations for any gaps.
- Confirmation of your right to work in the UK.
- Provision of referees who can confirm your suitability to work with children.
Pre-Employment Checks:
- We will carry out enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on all successful candidates before appointment.
- We will verify your identity, qualifications, and professional registrations (e.g., QTS, TRA checks).
- References will be requested and verified, including a reference from your current or most recent employer.
- We will also check for any sanctions or restrictions imposed by professional bodies.
- A professional social media check will take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.
Important Notes for Applicants:
- It is your responsibility to be truthful and transparent in your application. Failure to disclose relevant information or providing false information may result in your application being rejected or termination of employment.
- We follow safer recruitment procedures strictly to protect children and ensure a safe working environment for all.
- If you have any concerns or require support during the application process related to safeguarding information, please contact our recruitment team.
By applying for this role, you confirm your understanding of and willingness to comply with our safeguarding policies and procedures.
Westminster Academy
Sir Naim Dangoor Centre
255 Harrow Road
London
Greater London
W2 5EZ
HR Team
recruitment@westminsterac... https://www.westminsteracademy.org.uk/