Catering Assistant 

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 28.75 hours per week, Term Time only (38 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 08:30am - 2:15pm
Salary information: Scale 3, £19,763 - £20,045 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,033 per annum
Start date: September 2026

Meadow High School is a special needs school, which provides education for secondary aged students aged 11-19 years with moderate and complex needs.

Due to our expanding roll, an opportunity has arisen for a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team of staff at our new Northwood Road (Harefield Village) site. Northwood Road is an additional site based in Harefield and will house up to 100 Pathway 1 pupils and will be ready for us to occupy in September 2026. We are particularly interested in people who have experience of working with young people with ASD and complex learning difficulties.

We are looking for a highly motivated person to become a member of our dedicated catering team. The candidate must be flexible, open to new challenges and be able to work effectively as part of a team. Recent experience of working in a kitchen environment is preferred, however training will be given to the right applicant. Applicants must either hold a Food Hygiene Certificate or be willing to attend the relevant training course to obtain one.

Applicants should have:

• Experience of working within a catering organisation. (Essential)
• The knowledge of Safety & Hygiene regulations 2013 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. (Essential)
• The knowledge of electrical and kitchen equipment, safety procedures and kitchen procedures. (Essential)
• Hold the appropriate food hygiene certification or willing to obtain this. (Essential)
• The ability to supervise members of staff, work as part of a team, and to organise a workload i.e.rotas. (Essential)
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in person and on the telephone. (Essential)
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. (Essential)
• The ability to prepare and produce meals to contract specifications. (Essential)
• The ability to communicate with members of staff and children. (Essential)
• Committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils. (Essential)

We offer:

• A welcoming team environment with ongoing support.
• A commitment to your continued professional development.
• Free access to our on-site gym.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Counselling, Information and Support).
• Opportunities for growth and development within an expanding SEN setting.
• Close to M40 & M25, easy access to Central London, close to several TFL Tube stations.

Closing Date: Sunday 31st May at Midnight