Catering Assistant

Wednesfield Academy- Lichfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES

25 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday

Start Date: April 2026

Starting Salary £14,385.75 (FTE £24,753)

The role:

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens. Wednesfield Academy runs a busy kitchen that caters for pupils, staff and visitors. The kitchen is operational for 39 weeks of the year. The Catering Assistant will be responsible to the Head Chef, who in turn is ultimately responsible to the Headteacher. The Catering Assistant will assist the Head Chef in the smooth running of the school’s central kitchen, meal production and hygiene within the kitchen and bistro area through completion of delegated tasks.  

About you:
We are looking for someone to assist with the preparation, cooking, cleaning and serving of meals to pupils and staff.

Your key skills will include:

•        Having experience working within a similar busy kitchen environment;
•        Someone who has a commitment to working strategically as a part of a team and working
  collaboratively with the team;
•         Possessing excellent organisational and service skills;

Please see the job description for the exact duties, skills and experience required. 

About us:
At Wednesfield Academy, we are proud to be a thriving and highly successful learning community where pupils are supported to achieve at the highest academic levels and flourish as individuals. We believe that strong partnerships between pupils, parents, and staff are the foundation of our success. As part of our team, you will play a vital role in maintaining our culture of high achievement, exemplary support, and collaborative working. 

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. Staff at our wonderful school feel “very well supported” and “appreciative of how their workload and well-being are considered” (Ofsted Feb 25). We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply directly, please visit our recruitment website www.matrixacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/    

You may also wish to contact Headteacher Mr J Phillips jphillips@wednesfieldacademy.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school.    

Application Deadline: 26th March 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.