Job Description

We are looking to appoint a motivated, energetic and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to work in the heart of the school catering function. The successful candidate will have gained kitchen experience in an organisation which is busy and fast paced. You will be required to assist the Chef Manager and Head Chef producing approximately 600 high quality meals every day, prepared from scratch. The Catering team takes immense pride in their food preparation and the delivery of meals to students and staff daily during term time, with additional catering / hospitality to support the wide range of events organised by the School during the school day, in the evening and for sports events at the weekend.

The successful applicant will be a hardworking team player, seeking to join a busy and vibrant department.  You must have previous catering experience and have worked within a dedicated and highly motivated catering team.

This is a term time position Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm. Halliford School offers a highly competitive pay scale and a non-contributory support staff pension scheme.

Process of Application 

Along with this pack you should have received a copy of the application form, which you are asked to complete in full and as accurately as possible paying attention to the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Zoe Fazackerley, who will be delighted to assist you.

Telephone: 01932 234920

E-mail: hr@hallifordschool.co.uk

Completed application forms, together with a supporting letter of application (no more than one side of A4) should be e-mailed to the HR and Recruitment Officer to arrive no later than 4th July 2025. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.

On the day of interviews, all applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity and address along with any original certificates pertaining to their qualifications. Following the interview, the successful applicant will be invited to accept the position by telephone, but only once a contract has been agreed and signed will unsuccessful applicants be informed. All applicants should be aware that this is a normal part of our selection procedure and should make no assumptions based upon a short delay.

Halliford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share our commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks. You must be eligible to work in the UK.