Catering Assistant
Ref: SCH- NALP-0090 8 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 15.00 Weeks per Year: 38.000 Pay Grade: Support Pay Scale | SCP4The Role
We have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant to join our school meal catering team at Mowden Schools. Previous experience of this role is not essential as training will be provided.
We are looking for someone who is
- enthusiastic, professional and reliable
- a good team member
- motivated to provide a positive school meal experience for our pupils and staff
For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs A Taylor on 01325 380820 or by e-mail to business@mowden.nalp.org.uk .
If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk
Closing Date: Midday, Friday, 17th October 2025
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Food Hygiene Certificate | Pass |
Desirable
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Skills
| Experience/Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| Demonstrable level of literacy and numeracy to be able to carry out the requirements of the post |
Desirable
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| Previous catering experience |
Desirable
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| Knowledge of food hygiene |
Desirable
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| Knowledge of Health and Safety practices at work |
Desirable
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Able to work successfully as part of a team and on own initiative |
Essential
|
| Ability to communicate orally to a range of audiences |
Essential
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Able to remain calm under pressure |
Essential
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| Able to maintain a high standard of customer service |
Essential
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| Customer focused and confident when dealing with pupils and school staff. |
Essential
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| Reliable, with a flexible approach to work |
Essential
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| Special Requirements | |
| Commitment to safeguarding pupils and suitability to work with young people |
Essential
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| Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children |
Essential
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| The ability to communicate at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English |
Essential
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| Suitability to work with children/young people |
Essential
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| Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check |
Essential
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Mowden Infant School
Bushel Drive
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 9QG
Mrs A Taylor
business@mowden.nalp.org.... https://mowden.nalp.org.uk/