Catering Assistant

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is looking for a Catering Assistant from 1st November 2026 or as soon as possible to:

*Assist the kitchen team to prepare and serve healthy and nutritious meals

*Follow and adhere to Health and Safety and Food Safety processes.

Bishop Chadwick Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Salary - Pay Scale 2, SCP 3-4

Start date: 1st November 2026 or as soon as possible provided all necessary pre-employment checks have been completed.

Previous catering experience would be preferable.

Emailed applications and CV's will not be accepted. For enquiries, please contact Karen Reiling, Trust Catering Manager - kreiling@bccet.org.uk

Interview date: 2nd October 2026

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of the pre-employment checks.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.