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School Catering Assistant

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Recruiting organisation: Milton School

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Mexborough

Salary
£9,222.00 Annually (Actual) Term Time + 1 Week
Applications close
20 September 2026

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Job details

Salary
£9,222.00 Annually (Actual) Term Time + 1 Week
Location
Mexborough
Applications close
20 September 2026

Job description

General Catering Assistant 16 hours per week Term Time Only + 1 Week, Grade 1 £ per year (£24,796 FTE) 10hours may be considered Based at Milton School, Storey Street, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8QG Milton School is looking for a General Catering Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated school kitchen team. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality catering service for our pupils and staff. You will assist with basic food preparation, maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and help ensure the dining environment is safe, welcoming and well organised. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to providing an excellent service within a school environment. are looking for someone who: Has a positive, helpful and professional approach. Is able to work effectively as part of a team. Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Has good communication skills and is able to work positively with colleagues and customers. Is reliable, flexible and willing to support the wider needs of the school. Understands the importance of safeguarding children and maintaining a safe environment. Is willing to follow food hygiene, health and safety requirements and school procedures. Previous experience in a catering or school environment would be advantageous, but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn. Be able to work as a team Be able to follow instruction to ensure a well run service for our school. This role will work under the direction of Senior Cook in the school kitchen. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Debbie Blaney, School Business Manager 01709 570246 Debbie.Blaney@Vennacademy.org *The trust reserve the right to close the advert early if enough applications are received. Milton is a special school located in Swinton, Mexborough, and Milton embarked on an exciting new journey when they joined the Venn Academy Trust in July 23. Milton School - Venn Academy Trust Our Trust is a group of inspirational and aspirational mainstream and specialist schools across Yorkshire whose main objective is to ensure that all pupils make exceptional progress. Venn catering is a key part of that objective. Venn Academy Trust is committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
general-school-catering-assistant-milton-school-mexborough
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
1 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
7 September 2026

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