Catering Assistant

📍 Location: Washington Academy
💰 Salary: Grade 2 SCP 3 - 4 - £10,801.45 - £10,971.35
⏳ Contract: Permanent - Part time 17.5 hours per week, working term time plus 5 days
📅 Start Date: July 2026

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will work alongside the Catering Manager and team to ensure the smooth running of our school catering provision. You will help prepare and serve food, maintain high hygiene standards, and provide excellent customer service to our students and staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation and cooking of food and beverages
• Setting up service counters and displays, serving food in an attractive and efficient manner
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas to maintain hygiene standards
• Assisting with the receipt and safe storage of deliveries
• Supporting with cash handling where applicable (training will be provided)

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a team player with a positive attitude who:

• Can provide excellent customer service
• Has basic food preparation skills (training will be provided)
• Is committed to maintaining high hygiene and safety standards
• Is willing to undertake relevant training, including a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Is enthusiastic about working in a school environment

Experience of working in a catering role or educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Washington Academy and Consilium Academies?

By joining us, you’ll become part of a values-driven Trust that invests in its people. We offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (for support staff, up to 34 days plus bank holidays, pro-rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Access to Vivup for exclusive discounts and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 access to counselling & mental health support
• Professional development opportunities through our Centre for Professional Learning
• Career progression opportunities within a growing Trust

About Washington Academy

Washington Academy provides a dynamic and supportive learning environment, where we celebrate the achievements and individuality of every student. Our inclusive ethos is at the heart of all we do, and we are proud to be part of the Consilium Academies Trust—a collaborative family of schools committed to improving life chances for all.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Washington Academy, please contact david.gilboy-dodds@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Friday 19^th June 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.