General Catering Assistant Primary School

General Catering Assistant - Stoke Primary School

Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector:
Education
Region:
West Midlands

Location:

Stoke Primary School, Briton Road, Coventry
Salary

Description:

£24,796 pro rata based on hours and term time only
Posted: 16/07/2026
Recruiter:
Coventry City Council
Job /TP/501/13086
Closing date: 31/08/2026
Interview date:
Week commencing 07/09/2026

• Assist with basic preparation of food and refreshments, which may include some cooking.
• Assist with setting up serving counters for lunch.
• Assist with general daily cleaning of the kitchen and associated areas.
• Assist with care, cleaning, and maintenance of all equipment in use in the kitchen.
• Assist with washing up of all kitchen items.
• Move dining room furniture when necessary.
• Serve pupils and staff in line with school requirements.
• Report any inappropriate behaviour in line with the behaviour policy.
• Encourage children to take a balanced meal, especially those on special or restricted diets.
• Be aware of children on special or restricted diets for medical reasons.

• Maintain agreed standard of dress and appearance.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health & Safety.
• Undertake appropriate professional development including adherence to performance management principles.
• Adhere to the ethos and values of the school.
• Set an example of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Attend appropriate meetings as directed by SMT.
• Perform any other duties commensurate within the grade to ensure smooth running of the school.
• Observe school's equal opportunities policy.

Work pattern: 3 hours a day, 2 days per week, 11am-2pm on Thursday and Friday only.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented; we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.