Senior Catering Assistant - King Edward VI School

SENIOR CATERING ASSISTANT

Dates: Apply by 12 noon Monday 23 February 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

Salary: Grade 5 - £25,989 - £27,254 per annum – pro rata. Actual starting salary from £19,520 per annum

Contract type: 32.50 hours per week/Part Time/Term Time + 3 Days

Contract term: Permanent

Required by: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a self-motivated, organised and committed Senior Catering Assistant with good communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You would work under the overall direction of the Catering Manager but would also need to be able to inspire and supervise a small team in the absence of the Catering Manager. Our ideal candidate is someone who is creative and able to use initiative.

Your skills in working with colleagues and young people are as important as previous catering experience.

Working hours are negotiable around 7:30am – 14:20pm term time and there is scope to work additional hours at school events.

• You must be able to assist in the planning and production of school meals.
• Be able to assist with menu options and advise on healthy eating and nutrition.
• Assist with the ordering of all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers.
• Support in the operation of stock control, stock records and ensure correct completion and submission of all appropriate returns and records.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the service, with particular regard to Health & Safety, Hygiene Regulations and control of food allergens.
• Be responsible for delivering a good quality service that meets the required standards and the needs of the school.
• Wash and clear utensils and kitchen equipment, including machinery and clean kitchen premises as required.
• Support and assist in the preparation required for any special functions organised by the school.
• IT and administrative skills would also be ideal.
• Previous experience of working in a busy school kitchen is desirable.

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and high expectations. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit our website VACANCIES or email:  or telephone

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.