Catering Assistant

Full Job Description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #team

OFG.

Position:
Catering Assistant

Medway Green School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3TS

£16,251.125 per annum (not pro rata)

27.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 14:00

Permanent; term time only

February 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll play a key role in creating a warm, safe, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils. You’ll support the preparation, cooking, and serving of healthy meals, ensuring dietary needs are met and that every child feels comfortable and supported during mealtimes. Working as part of a friendly and supportive kitchen team, you’ll help keep everything running smoothly—maintaining excellent hygiene standards, following food safety regulations, and contributing to a calm, welcoming dining environment.

You’ll also interact with pupils daily, offering encouragement and gentle guidance while helping uphold the school’s expectations around behaviour, wellbeing, and respect.

• Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, including special dietary requirements
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen, equipment, and dining areas
• Assist with clearing, washing up, and cleaning after meal service
• Provide cover during staff absences to ensure continuity of service
• Monitor food supplies, report shortages, and record changes to meal numbers
• Follow all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations at all times
• Support lunchtime supervision to ensure pupils are safe, calm, and supported
• Share relevant behaviour observations with teaching staff to promote a positive school environment

• A team player with a positive, can‑do attitude
• Someone who takes pride in cleanliness, organisation, and high standards
• Confidence communicating in English with pupils, staff, and visitors
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and the values of the school
• Willingness to attend training and team meetings as required

Medway Green School is a special needs provision that provides for students whose SEMH/SEN needs have resulted in placement breakdown at their mainstream schools. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH students in Key stages 2-4, however within the next 2 years the provision will move to Key stages 3-4 only. Students will experience a personalised curriculum based on previous learning and identified needs.

With a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development the school aims to help young pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to achieve success as they progress through life. Opened in 2019, Medway Green School presently provides education to 67 students, with a capacity of 70 students. We have welcomed our first KS4 cohort this year and have been excited to introduce subject specialists to our school, providing a secondary model of learning.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable…