General Catering Assistant

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Required to start as soon as possible: General Catering Assistant

Are you passionate about food and looking for a rewarding role in a friendly, child-centred environment? We are seeking a GeneralCatering Assistantto join our dedicated kitchen team atBrookdalePrimary School.

About the Role:

Location: Brookdale Primary School, CH49 1SE
Hours 11:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only (no term-time holidays are permissible)
Salary: £5823.70 Actual Salary (Band B)

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the preparation and serving of nutritious, balanced meals to our pupils as well as ensuring a welcoming and hygienic dining environment.

Key Responsibilities:

® Assisting with food preparation and serving meals

® Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas

® Ensuring a friendly and supportive mealtime experience for our children

What We’re Looking For:

® A positive and reliable team player

® A passion for working with food and children

® Basic food hygiene knowledge (training can be provided)

® Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

® Term-time only – perfect for work-life balance!

® Supportive and inclusive school community and staff team

® Training opportunities available

If you’d love to be part of our team, apply now and join us in making lunchtimes special for our pupils.

Closing Date: Monday 17th November 2025 – 12 noon

Interviews: To take place following the Spring break in the week commencing 24th November

To Apply: Application forms and any supporting letters must be submitted to the school office for the attention of the Headteacher, Mrs Kate Ball, by the closing date. Submissions are welcomed via post, email (schooloffice@brookdale.wirral.sch.uk) or by hand.

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share these values. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Brookdale will also undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates: this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any concerns that the candidate does not hold and promote the values of equality, diversity and inclusion of the school. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.