Catering Assistant - Part-time

Newington Community Primary School and Nursery, Ramsgate

• Ref:KCC886-3918-139S
• Posted:30/09/2025
• Pay:CAT Range 3 point 11 FTE £24800 (£5666 actual)
• Start Date:Asap
• App Close Date:10/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 13th October

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We are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to support our busy kitchen and lunch hall for two hours a day, term time only. 

Salary - FTE £24800 - actual £5666.25

Purpose of the Job:

To assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages, as directed.

Supervise the pupils during the mealtime period to minimise any disruption, ensure their wellbeing and maintain their safety.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages

Follow food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH regulations at all times

Operate kitchen equipment, following training

Undertake cleaning and washing up as directed in the kitchen and dining areas

Refill and replace sauces, condiments and other consumables.

Assist with moving and setting up dining furniture

Put out tables (where applicable), and set with cutlery and beakers in time for the mealtime period to ensure there are sufficient settings for the number of pupils eating that day

Ensure pupils enter the dining room in a safe and orderly fashion and behave appropriately when queuing for their meal in order to maintain safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

Ensure pupils eating meals are seated in an orderly fashion to maintain safety and wellbeing of the pupils.

Where applicable prepare hot or cold meals based on agreed menus, clean and tidy equipment at the end of each session

Assist the pupils, as necessary, during the meal break to ensure their wellbeing

Ensure plates, etc., are cleared from tables in an appropriate manner to maintain a clean and tidy environment and to free up space for any further sittings where applicable.

Assist in collecting pupils from collection point and escort to hall/classroom or patrol and supervise school areas used by the pupils at mealtimes, to ensure safety and appropriate behaviour is observed, as applicable.

Operate, where applicable, a first aid service, during the mealtime to deal with any accidents that occur safely and quickly

Information about the school

Newington Community Primary School and Nursery is a large primary school which is situated on the outskirts of Ramsgate. In July 2024, Newington joined the Coastal Academies Trust, working alongside other schools to benefit all of our children across Thanet.

We have committed and enthusiastic staff who are determined to enable every child to achieve their potential. Our children are at the heart of everything we do.

Have a look at our Facebook page for a real flavour of what is happening in our school.

At Newington Community Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect staff and visitors to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Newington Community Primary School is an inclusive and accessible employer, we are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We embrace and cultivate an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace. We welcome colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives and capabilities.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sarah Baker, HR Manager
• Address:Newington Community Primary School, Princess Margaret Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6HX
• Telephone: (01843) 593412
• Email: hr@newington-ramsgate.kent.sch.uk