About The Role Catering Assistant (Casual Worker) Reporting to: Catering Manager Location: Bolingbroke Academy Contract: Casual worker Start date: Immediate start Salary: £15.25 per hour (Point 2, Ark Support Payscale) Working hours: As and when required. Closing date: Friday, 13th February 2026. The Role: The Catering Assistant plays a pivotal role within the Academy''s catering provision: you will be working as part of a team who ensure the delivery of a consistent, high-quality meal service by assisting with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen and food service operations. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and cooking of a range of nutritious food for mealtimes. Serve the food to an exceptional standard and interact with the staff and pupils in an appropriate and helpful way, providing a knowledgeable service at all times, in particular with regard to allergens and other dietary requirements. Assist in the sale, service and clearing of all food, beverages and utensils. Operate a cashless till and any other items of catering machinery or equipment, as directed. Assist with routine and deep cleaning of the kitchen, food storage, service and dining areas, including heavy and light equipment and machinery, crockery and cutlery, in accordance with the cleaning schedule. Follow established kitchen systems and procedures to guarantee an efficient and organised meal service. Ass