Catering Assistant (Split Site)

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 13th April 2026

Interview Date(s): Thursday 23rd April 2026

Job Start Date: Monday 1st June 2026 (or sooner by agreement)

Salary: £24,415 Full Time Equivalent (pay award pending)

Contract: Permanent, 39 weeks (Term Time Only) Part Time

Vacancies: 2 positions available

Vacancy 1
Hours of Work: 10 hours per week 5 days 11.30am to 1.30pm – Actual Salary £5,644

Vacancy 2
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week 5 days 9am to 1pm – Actual Salary £10288

When applying, please state which vacancy you are interested in

We are looking for a well organised, self-motivated person with a range of practical skills to join our
friendly and approachable staff team. Both experienced and new to role would be welcome to apply
given relevant skills. Food hygiene certificate desirable but not essential as training will be given.

Key Accountabilities:
• To actively promote the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and observe the standard of
conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.
• To maintain awareness of and commitment to the School’s Equal Opportunity Policies in
relation to both employment and service delivery.
• To fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc, the School’s Health and
Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
• At the discretion of the Head Teacher, such other activities as may from time to time be
agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.
• To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets
• To participate in Employee Development schemes and Performance Management and
contribute to the identification of own team development needs.

The successful candidate’s principal responsibilities / duties will be:-

• Cooking in accordance with menus, serving of meals including the organisation, setting up,
cleaning and clearing up. To undertake general kitchen duties.
• To support and assist the Assistant Catering Manager/Lead Cook.
• Clearing and cleaning of Kitchen and Dining areas.
• To assist in ensuring that School’s standards are met.

At the discretion of the Catering Manager, such other activities as may be agreed consistent with
the nature of the job described above

In return we will offer:-

• A caring and positive environment inspired by our strong ethos
• A team committed to the wellbeing of staff and pupils
• The opportunity to work within a ‘good’ school amongst a hardworking team of friendly
staff
• A supportive, friendly and welcoming school team
• Superb working conditions and environment
• Appropriate training as required

You will be based predominantly at The Solent Schools. However, as you will be appointed to The
De Curci Trust, you may be required to work in any of The De Curci Trust’s academies or in any of
the schools/academies that the Trust is supporting as reasonably directed by the CEO. The ability
to travel independently between DCT academies/schools is therefore essential.

Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Tracy Dinsmore at
Solent Junior School by emailing recruit@thesolentschools.org to arrange an appointment time.

If you wish to apply for this post please click here to complete the online application.

The Solent Schools and the De Curci Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. DBS check at Enhanced level and any other background checks, including
overseas checks, will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be
reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert. Applications will be assessed upon
receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early
application is therefore strongly advised.