Catering Assistant

Overview

Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 – 18 years. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students. Based in 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive.

We are now looking for a Catering Assistant to join us on a part-time, permanent basis, working 30 hours per week, 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday during term time, with an additional 4 weeks during school holidays.

• Salary of £15,971 per annum
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Meals when kitchen is in operation
• Branded uniform provided (as required)
• Relevant internal and external training provided
• Use of excellent on-site sports facilities, including gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness suite (at staff opening times)
• Free staff parking
• Market leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused individual with a basic food hygiene certificate to embark on a rewarding career in catering with our historic school.

You’ll be supported with relevant training and guidance, giving you the chance to develop your skills across a range of catering activities, from food service through to kitchen-based tasks.

What’s more, as this part-time role is just 30 hours per week, you’ll have plenty of time to forge a healthy work-life balance and complete all those vital out-of-work commitments and hobbies.

So, if you’re ready to start your catering career in a supportive school environment, read on and apply today.

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day operation of our busy catering department, assisting with serving healthy, delicious meals to our staff and students.

Helping to ensure kitchen and service areas are clean, well-organised and running efficiently, you will provide a positive and helpful service, prepare food and ensure a safe and hygienic working environment.

Additionally, you will:

• Help to set up and clear down dining and function spaces
• Work in line with Health and Safety and Food Safety standards

Please note, this role involves lifting and carrying items of a reasonable weight.

To be considered as a Catering Assistant, you will need:

• The ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around cleanliness and hygiene
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work

A food hygiene certificate is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The closing date for this role is 13th February 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Kitchen Assistant, Food Service Assistant, Catering Support Worker, Kitchen Porter, KP, or Food & Beverage Assistant.

Webrecruit and Blundell’s are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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