Catering Assistant

Location: Derbyshire
Job Expires: 2026-04-15

Schools and Academies

Closing date: 15 April 2026

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

St Mary’s Catholic High School are looking for a highly motivated, competent, and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly catering team. 

You will be a team player with good communication skills and a flexible approach to working.  Applicants should have an awareness of the principles of food hygiene and service and be able to prepare and serve food to our students.   A Basic Food Hygiene NVQ Level 1 qualification is essential and previous experience of working in a production kitchen or food service operation would be an advantage, but training can be given to the right candidate. 

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community. 

Potential candidates would be very welcome to have an informal telephone discussion with the Director of Business & Finance before applying.  If you would like to do so or would like any further information, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding by email.  Please note that the school is closed from Friday 27 March until 13 April for the Easter holiday.

TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SCHOOL’S APPLICATION FORM.  PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA DCC AND CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Please ensure your completed application is returned no later than 10.00am on the Closing Date.

 

Application forms may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please email Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA at rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk for further information or an application pack.