Catering Assistant
Temporary, Part Time
Catering Assistant
15 hours per week term time only
Grade A: £12.65
At Chulmleigh College
Required ASAP
Applications are invited for the part time position of Catering Assistant to join our Academy Catering team at Chulmleigh Community College.
This is a temporary post, working 15 hours per week, offered to cover the absence of the postholder and will continue until their return. The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 12.00pm to 3.00pm, and the role is available immediately.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operation of our busy school kitchen. Duties will include preparing and serving meals, washing up, and maintaining cleanliness within the dining area. A Food Hygiene qualification would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided for candidates who do not currently hold a Food Hygiene Certificate.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and flexible team player who will join a hardworking, friendly, and highly valued catering team. Our team is committed to delivering a high-quality service that supports our ambition to provide the very best provision for all pupils across all areas of their education.
Further information is contained within the Candidate Pack available in the attachments section below.
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.
To apply, please complete a full application form available in the attachments section below.. Please email the completed application form to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10am on Friday, 6th February. 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 the position further and support you with completing an application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to spend time with the Catering Team to experience the working environment. Interviews will take place on Friday 13th February.
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: on Friday, 6th February 2026
Interview date: Friday, 13th February 2026
