Catering Assistant

Tarleton Academy · Preston, North West

Catering Assistant at Tarleton Academy, based in Preston, North West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Preston, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
16 Oct 2026
Sector
Hospitality & Catering

Reference 7576e33aa79349c6165c075d486298ea510e82b2

About the role

Bring your passion for good food and friendly service to Tarleton Academy, where we’re looking for a warm and energetic Catering Assistant to help create a welcoming dining experience for our students and staff.

Working alongside our talented Catering Manager and a supportive team, you’ll play an important part in every step of the service—from preparing and cooking to serving and keeping the dining area inviting and clean. Each day brings something different and gives you the chance to make a real difference, helping to keep our students happy, fuelled, and ready to learn.

We’re looking for someone with experience in food preparation and a good understanding of basic food hygiene. A flair for customer care and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team will help you thrive in this busy, rewarding role. If you’re ready to bring enthusiasm, a love of food, and a positive attitude, we’ll provide a welcoming environment and the opportunity to be part of a team that takes pride in every meal served.

In return we can offer you:

A truly supportive and encouraging team of dedicated staff and a People Strategy that focuses on realising our colleague’s potential and being an ‘employer of choice’

A comprehensive CPD offer for all our colleagues to really support your professional development

Access to a brilliant Learning Management System and flexibility around CPD to allow you to learn at your own pace

A fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme!

Free on-site parking

Brand new school build with state-of-the-art facilities.

24/7 access to an exceptional employee wellbeing package offering counselling, physiotherapy, private GP services and much more

Encouragement of further and continued professional development

Full and continued support from specialist staff within central Trust team

Term time only employment which supports long holidays

50% off Endeavour Children’s Holiday Camp

Access to employee benefits, lifestyle savings, a cycle to work scheme, the Blue Light Card with thousands of discounts and savings on big brands!

This post is part time (20hrs), permanent and term time only plus inset days. Working hours are Monday to Friday 10:45am to 2:45pm

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete our online application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application and outline the relevant experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust.

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Friday 16th October 2026

Interviews are to be held on w/c 19th October 2026

If you require any further information please contact Operations Manager, Anthony [email removed]

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust 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 and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Reference: 7576e33aa79349c6165c075d486298ea510e82b2 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · Listed via Tarleton Academy

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