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Catering Assistant

St Peter's CofE Academy

Full-time
Stoke-on-Trent, West MidlandsCompetitive salaryNo qualifications neededRetail & HospitalityPosted 27 March 2026
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Application deadline: 20 April 2026

About this role

Previous experience in an educational environment is preferred but not a requirement, however, the ability to communicate easily with staff and students is essential. Knowledge of health and safety in the kitchen would be helpful however full training will be provided.

The role is 5 hours per week, term time only. The hours worked will be:

Monday to Friday -1pm to 2pm

During exam periods, the hours are Monday to Friday - 12.pm -= 1.pm

Applicants must be flexible with hours and occasionally overtime hours are available to cover for absence and training.

We are looking for someone with:

Enthusiasm

A warm and friendly nature

Good social and communication skills

A professional and confidential manner

To be a committed, punctual and reliable member of the team

Academy Context:

St Peter’s CofE Academy is a mixed 11-16 popular Church of England Academy which puts Christian values, faiths and high standards at the centre of all we do. We serve the whole community of Stoke-on-Trent and welcome students of all faiths and none.

We have a vibrant and exciting learning environment which embodies our core Christian values and the belief that we can enrich every life.

Our July 2025 staff survey graded the school as outstanding. Staff morale, staff wellbeing, staff workload and appreciation of staff achievement and contribution were graded highest across all categories.

We are proud of our staff and student wellbeing focus and we provide a comprehensive staff induction and ECT support programme with a highly commended on-going CPD programme for new and existing staff.

St Peter’s CofE Academy is a well-resourced school with a motivated and enthusiastic student body. The Academy is located in the heart of the city with excellent transport links by road or rail.

Staff Benefits:

2 weeks holiday at October half term

A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff

Free Car Parking

Access to occupational health

Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm

Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events

Occupational Sick Pay

Exceptional leave arrangements for family events

Free eye tests for VDU users

A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access

Free fitness suite on site

Money off membership of Fenton Manor Leisure Centre

An exceptional staff well-being offer with wellbeing meetings half termly including a Menopause group

Annual staff wellbeing day following the annual Open Evening with a host of free wellbeing activities for all staff

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.

Informal visits are welcomed, to arrange this, please email Louise James - ljames@spa.woodard.co.uk

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