Hiring in partnership.
Looking to join a vibrant school community where every day makes a difference? We’re on the hunt for a friendly, reliable Catering Assistant to help fuel young minds and support our fantastic catering team!
Catering Assistant
Maidenhead, SL6 3QE
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Claires Court is a unique all-through independent school offering co-educational environments within its diamond structure. Catering for children aged 2 to 18, the school provides a well-rounded and nurturing education that promotes both academic success and personal development.
The Role
We are seeking a Catering Assistant to join our welcoming team and help provide delicious meals to pupils, staff, and guests. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working in a lively environment and contributing to a positive school culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Benefits:
As part of the Claires Court family, you’ll enjoy working in a close-knit team in a friendly and rewarding environment, with the benefit of school holidays off. Training and development are encouraged, and you'll have a real impact on the day-to-day lives of pupils and staff.
The Ideal Candidate:
You’re enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoy being part of a team. You have a genuine interest in food service and are happy working in a school environment where safeguarding and safety are paramount.
Join us in making mealtimes a highlight of the school day!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Closing date: 9th June 2025
Equal Opportunities
It is the policy of Claires Court Schools to ensure equality of opportunity for all members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Pre-Employment Checks
In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the School will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.
The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).
Other suitable skills and experience include Kitchen Assistant, School Cook Assistant, Food Service Assistant, Hospitality Assistant, Lunch Supervisor, General Catering Assistant, Canteen Assistant, Refectory Assistant, Food Preparation Assistant, School Kitchen Porter
