Catering Assistant

We are looking for a Catering Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and committed individual to join our busy Catering Team to enable us to providing excellent service to our students and staff and to play an important part in the smooth and efficient running of the School Kitchen.

At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues.

We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuing that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• To support with the smooth and efficient running of the school kitchen
• Developing relationships with food suppliers
• To maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and hygiene and to work within the Health and Safety, Hygiene and COSHH Regulations
• To assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals, Sandwiches, salads & chilled items, as well as grab & go snacks & hot food
• Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages
• Serving food and beverages at break and lunch times within the school canteen/serving pods based around the school premises
• Maintain stocks of food under appropriately hygienic conditions and ensure stock rotation
• Operate kitchen equipment and report any machinery faults immediately to the Catering Manager
• To load and unload dishwashers and undertake cleaning and washing up as directed by the Line Manager
• To clean dining areas, kitchen and catering equipment
• To ensure that the correct procedures are followed when using the cashless catering till system
• Updating menu boards on a daily basis
• Able to work as part of a team and on an individual basis with the ability to use own initiative
• To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school
• To attend school team meetings

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 9th August 2026 at 11.59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

To support the catering manager in planning menus, following guidelines in nutrition and healthy eating

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.