Catering General Assistant

Are you hardworking, friendly and passionate about food and service? Do you enjoy being part of a close-knit team and working in a lively, community-focused environment?

We are seeking a part-time, 30 hour a week, General Assistant to join our welcoming and dedicated Catering Department at Bloxham School. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive team delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to students, staff and guests, while helping to create a warm and enjoyable dining experience for all.

About the Role:

As a key member of the catering team, you’ll help prepare and serve meals, maintain cleanliness across kitchen and dining areas, and ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety. You’ll support our chefs in the daily running of the dining hall, as well as contribute to special events and sports teas throughout the school year. This is a hands-on, varied role where every day is different.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Setting up service counters and serving food to students and staff
• Keeping the dining hall and kitchen areas clean and tidy, including sanitising surfaces and washing dishes
• Assisting with pot wash, lifting and moving supplies, and supporting food prep where needed
• Responding to queries in a friendly, helpful manner
• Supporting events, such as sports teas and school functions
• Following all food hygiene and health & safety requirements
• Working collaboratively as part of a team

What We’re Looking For:
We’re after someone who is proactive, reliable and enjoys being part of a team. You’ll need to be physically fit for the demands of the role, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do.

• GCSE level education or equivalent
• Ability to work well in a team
• Self-motivated and able to use your own initiative
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment

Why Join Bloxham School?

• Be part of a warm, inclusive and community-focused school
• Work in beautiful surroundings with excellent facilities
• Receive full training and support
• Contribute to something meaningful, supporting the wellbeing of our students

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and join a team that values great food, great service and great people, we’d love to hear from you.

Please visit our website for a full description and person specification for this role.

Working Arrangements:

• Part Time: 30 hours per week, flexibility required, particularly during school holidays
• Typical term time weekly working schedule:

Monday 11:30 to 19:30

Tuesday 15:30 to 19:30

Thursday 16:00 to 19:30

Friday 11:30 to 19:30

Saturday 10:00 to 18:00

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Salary:

• £20,479 per annum (Full time equivalent of £25,599 per annum)

Benefits:

For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet on our website.

How to Apply:

To apply for the role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form on our website. Please send the completed application form via an email attachment to: [email protected].

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at [email protected].

Application deadline – 9am, Monday 2nd November 2026

Safeguarding:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Pay: £20,479.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person