Catering jobs in Burtonwood

Required as soon as possible

22.5 hours per week - Term time plus 2 days
Hours of Work – 9.30am to 2.30pm with a 30 minute lunch
Salary G2 (£26,016 pro rata. Actual £13,339)

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our in-house catering service providing a breakfast, break and lunchtime service for over 1,000 pupils.

The successful candidate will be well organised, have the ability to work under pressure, have an extremely flexible approach to work, the ability to communicate at all levels and be able to work as part of a successful catering team.

You will carry out normal kitchen duties as part of a larger team which will include:-

· Food preparation, cooking and service to a high standard,

· Ensuring the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards,

· Washing up and cleaning to a high standard,

· Operating of biometric cash tills and counting and recording of cash,

· General kitchen and dining room duties.

Ideally candidates will hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, however training will be provided for the right person. Previous experience of working in a school catering environment is desirable but not essential.

A job description, person specification and application form are available from the school website www.golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 8am

Interview date: To be confirmed

Golborne High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and is therefore subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Golborne High School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned).

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and the candidate will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

We look forward to receiving your application should you be interested. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.

Pay: £13,339.00 per year

Work Location: In person