Catering Assistant

Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?

Join usAt Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee

• whether in teaching, support, or leadership
• can flourish.

We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

As a Catering Assistant at Saltford School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in food preparation and ensuring presentation standards are met.
• Providing polite, friendly, and personal service to all students and staff.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, health, and safety within the kitchen and service areas.
• Supporting the catering team by following instructions and contributing positively to daily operations.
• Handling and securing cash accurately (if applicable) and promoting sales activities within the unit.
• Ensuring equipment is clean and functional while adhering to cleaning schedules and health regulations.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant who:

• Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Essential).
• Has previous catering experience, ideally within a school environment (Desirable).
• Demonstrates a positive and reliable attitude with good spoken communication skills.
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team, following instructions effectively.
• Shows flexibility, energy, and enthusiasm for providing excellent service.
• Demonstrates a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.
• Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.

Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.

Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.

Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.

A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.

Interview Date:
As soon as possible

Start Date:

As soon as possible
Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

15

PLEASE NOTE:

Early applications are encouraged.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.