Job description
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team
Nottingham Girls’ Academy are looking for a passionate, caring catering assistant to work in their busy, fun and fast packed kitchen. You will be able to assist with preparing nutritious and enjoyable meals under the supervision of the catering manager. This role is Monday - Friday, 25 hours per week, term-time only.
Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role:
Preparation of foodstuffs and basic cooking.
Washing up and general kitchen duties.
Serving food ensuring that pupils are helped to make a balanced choice and that the correct portion control is made as per the National Nutritional Standards.
Supporting the catering team during service.
Operating the till and reconciling meals taken during service.
Cleaning the kitchen, its surrounds and equipment.
Following all health and safety laws and guidance and working within the food hygiene standards.
Undertaking training to support the job.
About us:
The Nottingham Girls’ Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), based on the outskirts of Nottingham, provides 11-19 education for over 900 pupils. The academy, led by the Executive Principal, David Tungate, has a clear vision for the future. Through high standards in teaching and pastoral care, they are determined that pupils are able to achieve great results and leave as confident, compassionate and articulate young women, with the skills to support them through the rest of their lives. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do at Nottingham Girls' Academy and now is a very exciting time to join our incredible SEND team.
Research has shown that a single sex environment empowers girls to realise their potential and through the dedicated and specialist care on offer, the academy aims to support this through teaching focused solely upon the needs of girls.
More information can be found here: https://www.nottinghamgirlsacademy.org/
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:
Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.
Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
Family friendly policies and time off for dependents
Dedicated ECT support programme
Access to savings in childcare costs
Generous annual leave allocation
Automatic pay progression
Free parking on all sites
Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Where this vacancy came from
- Job reference
- catering-assistant-nottingham-girls-academy
- Original source
- Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
- Employer type
- School employer
- Posted by the original source
- 11 August 2026
- Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
- 8 September 2026
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