Catering Assistant - Term Time

All Souls' CEP School, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-5224-121S
• Posted:03/10/2025
• Pay:£24,735.00 FTE
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:24/10/2025 at 11:00
• Interviews:Thursday 30th October 2025

Advert

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team in supporting school meal service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to Hythe to collect prepared meals (mileage paid at 45p per mile)
• Serve school meals to pupils in a friendly and efficient manner
• Set up and clear down dining tables and benches (involves manual handling)
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the dining area
• Work collaboratively with other staff to ensure smooth meal service
• You will need to have basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene or be prepared to attend training.

Requirements:

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Good time management and reliability
• Ability to lift and move tables and benches safely
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Previous catering or food service experience is desirable but not essential

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement for travel
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in a school setting

The position is for 11.25 hours per week, 10:45am - 1.00pm

Salary FTE £24,735.00 (Actual £6,359) 

Contract type: Permanent - Term Time Only

All applications should be made via Kent-Teach. Please do not include CV's as these will not be included in the application process. We have added a closing date to our vacancy but we do reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date to secure a candidate if possible. You are advised to submit your application early to ensure your application is included in our shortlisting process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted upon closing of this advert.

Information about the school

All Souls' C of E Primary School is part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk)

All Souls' C of E Primary School is a good school where children enjoy learning. We are situated on the outskirts of Folkestone. We value all pupils and there are regular opportunities for pupil voice to be shared and heard. All Souls’ C of E Primary School has a range of different faiths represented within our community. We value this diversity and use each others’ experiences and beliefs to enhance our learning experiences.

We have a dedicated and supportive team who strive to provide the best education for our pupils.

At our school we aim to ensure that key Christian Values underpin the unique ethos of our school and are central to everything we undertake.

Our school values are: Thankfulness, Friendship, Trust, Respect, Forgiveness

All Souls' C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online search checks, references will be requested and overseas criminal background checks will be completed, 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.

Please feel free to contact the office on 01303 275967 to arrange a visit.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Eyles
• Address:Stanley Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4LG
• Telephone: (01303) 275967
• Email: jeyles@allsouls.kent.sch.uk