School Catering Assistant

About the role:

We are looking for a catering assistant to join our school kitchen team, preparing and serving meals, general washing up and cleaning. Working Monday to Friday 10:30 to 13:30 term-time only. The role will start as soon after the interview date as possible and at the latest 7th December 2026.

As a catering assistant working in the school kitchen, you will assist in all aspects of food preparation, cooking and serving of meals as well as general washing up and cleaning of the kitchen and school hall.

We are looking for someone who is/has:

· positive, a team player with good communication and decision-making skills.

· a basic knowledge of cooking and food hygiene.

· a Certificate in Food Hygiene and Safety (training for this will be provided if needed).

· willing to contribute to the operation of the school kitchen and dining hall, with the physical demands of the role and exposure to heat and noise.

· aware of the needs of primary age children.

· happy to develop their own skills and knowledge and contribute to the life of the school.

In return, we offer:

• Beautiful rural location with plenty of free on-street parking
• Fantastic, well-equipped kitchen that is easy to navigate
• A wonderful, friendly team and welcoming pupils
• Excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development (CPD) through the National College and other providers

About us:

Crudwell Church of England Primary School is a friendly, vibrant and exciting place for young people to learn and flourish. With the school’s Christian vision ‘Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly’ we nurture all our pupils’ unique strengths, talents and interests, helping them to develop in character and confidence.

Our children are happy, creative and respectful in their interactions with others, and they have high expectations of their own behaviour. We value great teamwork, trust and perseverance.

We have spacious school grounds with a Forest School and are situated in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, between Malmesbury, Tetbury and Kemble, our school is the heart of the community we serve.

Application deadline: 9am 16th November 2026

Interview date: 26th November 2026

For a full application pack, please visit www.crudwellprimary.co.uk

Crudwell CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person