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Catering Assistant

Charmouth Primary School · Bridport · Dorset

Job description

The Catering Assistant plays a key role in ensuring pupils have a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience.


This is a varied and active role which combines food service, dining hall preparation, cleaning duties and pupil supervision. The successful candidate will help prepare the dining hall for service, support the serving of meals, maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, and assist with the supervision and wellbeing of pupils throughout the lunchtime period.


You will work effectively as part of the support staff team, build positive relationships with pupils and adults, and help create a welcoming lunchtime environment for all children. You will be aware of dietary requirements and medical needs and will support pupils appropriately


To excel in this role, you will need 

  1. basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene, training will be provided.
  2. an understanding of health and safety practices
  3. the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  4. experience in a catering environment and working with children which is desirable.
  5. a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children which is essential.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 


First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.





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About this school

Charmouth Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11

Requires Improvement
Pupils
81
Avg teacher salary
£37,372
Pupil:teacher ratio
14.7:1
Academy trust
THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6LR

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Salary
5893.37 Actual salary
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
8 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026

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