General School Catering Assistant

Milton School · Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber

General School Catering Assistant at Milton School, based in Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
20 Sep 2026
Sector
Hospitality & Catering

Reference faac23b24774f8b044b14962f0e7a647a1dc01ee

About the role

General Catering Assistant

16 hours per week Term Time Only + 1 Week, Grade 1 £ per year (£24,796 FTE) 10hours may be considered

Based at Milton School, Storey Street, Swinton, Mexborough S64 8QG

Milton School is looking for a General Catering Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated school kitchen team.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality catering service for our pupils and staff. You will assist with basic food preparation, maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and help ensure the dining environment is safe, welcoming and well organised.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to providing an excellent service within a school environment.

are looking for someone who:

  • Has a positive, helpful and professional approach.
  • Is able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Has good communication skills and is able to work positively with colleagues and customers.
  • Is reliable, flexible and willing to support the wider needs of the school.
  • Understands the importance of safeguarding children and maintaining a safe environment.
  • Is willing to follow food hygiene, health and safety requirements and school procedures.

Previous experience in a catering or school environment would be advantageous, but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.

Be able to work as a team

Be able to follow instruction to ensure a well run service for our school.

This role will work under the direction of Senior Cook in the school kitchen.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Debbie Blaney, School Business Manager [phone removed] [email removed]

*The trust reserve the right to close the advert early if enough applications are received.

Milton is a special school located in Swinton, Mexborough, and Milton embarked on an exciting new journey when they joined the Venn Academy Trust in July 23.

Milton School - Venn Academy Trust

Our Trust is a group of inspirational and aspirational mainstream and specialist schools across Yorkshire whose main objective is to ensure that all pupils make exceptional progress. Venn catering is a key part of that objective.

Venn Academy Trust is committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Reference: faac23b24774f8b044b14962f0e7a647a1dc01ee · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 20 Sep 2026 · Listed via Milton School

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