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Catering Assistant – Maternity Cover (1 Year)
Location: Astrea Academy Sheffield
Contract: Fixed Term (1 Year)
Start Date: November
Hours: 25 hours per week, 10am - 3pm, term time only

Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and making a difference in young people’s lives? Astrea Academy Sheffield is looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our vibrant catering team on a fixed term contract 9-12 months for maternity cover.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive school community where your role will help fuel the minds of our students every day.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assisting in the preparation and serving of nutritious meals to students and staff
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting the catering team with stock control and kitchen organisation
• Providing a warm, welcoming service to all students and staff

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine team player
• Experience in a catering or kitchen environment (preferred but not essential)
• A commitment to food hygiene and safety standards
• Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, friendly environment

Why Join Astrea Academy Sheffield?

• Be part of a values-driven trust that puts children first
• Work in a modern, well-equipped kitchen environment
• Enjoy school holidays and a healthy work-life balance
• Receive training and development opportunities

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from all candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:

Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!