Catering Assistant

10 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum

Grade A: £12.65

AT LAPFORD COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Required from January 2026

Applications are invited for the part time, permanent position of Catering Assistant to assist in the provision of catering facilities at Lapford Community Primary School.  The post will be available from January 2026 but there is some flexibility for the right candidate.

We are pleased to offer a permanent post covering 10 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum (term time, including Non-Pupil Days). The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 13.30pm each day.

The role involves serving meals, washing up and cleaning the dining area.  A qualification in food hygiene would be an advantage, but training can be given if a Food Hygiene Certificate is not held.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and reliable team player and will join a hardworking, friendly, and highly valued catering team who are committed to our ambition to offer the best provision to all our pupils across all areas of their education.

Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community. 

Further details, including the job description can be found in the Candidate Pack available in the attachments section below. Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am Tuesday, 6^th January 2026. All applications will be acknowledged. Alternatively, please call 01769 580215 to register your interest in the role, and we will be pleased to contact you to discuss it further and support you with completing an application. 

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures.  All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks

Closing date: Tuesday 6^th January 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 14^th January