Catering Assistant

Caslon Primary Community School is a single form entry school with on-site Nursery provision located in Cradley on the outskirts of Halesowen. We are also proud to have a specialist unit for children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs and an Early Years Inclusion Hub.

We aim to provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment to allow our children to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. To find out more about our school please visit our school website at

We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our busy school kitchen from the Summer term. Our catering service is managed in-house, with the support of our consultancy team, CMC. This enables flexibility with our menus, local food sourcing and the ability to offer a quality nutritional meal that pupils will enjoy. We cater for around 140 pupils and staff each day.

The post is term-time 15 hours per week, working from 10.45am until 13.45pm Monday to Friday.

At Caslon every member of the school community feels valued and respected. We believe that pupils learn best in a well organised, calm and secure environment, encourage outstanding behaviour and that each person is treated fairly and well.

For further information please call Amanda Heritage on . Potential candidates are welcome to visit our school; please ring our Reception on to make an appointment.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th April 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th April 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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Catering Assistant Job Description

Catering Assistant Person Specification