Food Service Assistant

• Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1RE
• Salary: £24,796 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday 10.15am - 1.15pm
• Contract: Maternity Cover, required to start as soon as possible
• Reference: 8952

Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School is seeking a temporary Food Service Assistant to cover a period of Maternity Leave. Working within the school kitchen in central Bury St Edmunds, you will be motivated, friendly, and can thrive in a busy kitchen environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• assisting in the preparation of school meals
• setting out the dining room furniture before lunchtime service
• displaying prepared food for counter service, including checking of temperatures
• assisting in the serving of meals to children, school staff and visitors
• collecting and disposing of waste food and materials
• cleaning the dining room and putting furniture away
• washing-up or cleaning items of crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, equipment, etc. in accordance with instructions received, reporting any faults or defects noticed to the Head of Kitchen.

You will need:

• to be reliable and motivated
• to be able to work on your own initiative but also as a team player
• a Food hygiene certificate
• effective communication skills
• excellent customer service
• an inclusive and positive approach
• a willingness and ability to adapt to change.

About us

Guildhall Feoffment School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks and other pre employment checks will be required for all relevant posts.

What we will offer you

• An excellent team of people to work with, in a wonderful atmosphere
• Training opportunities and support
• Friendly, happy children

For more information

To find out more, please contact Andy Matthews or Fiona Catherine Thompson, our Co Headteachers, by calling .

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to

Closing date: 9am, 8 June 2026.

Interview date: 12 June 2026.