Catering Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the countrys leading selective schools

Our friendly and supportive Catering team are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to help prepare and serve food and beverages as well as maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and restaurant.

The role would suit someone who is passionate about cooking who would like to work incatering but with more sociable hours during term successful applicant will have an enthusiasm to learn and be able to work as part of a busy team helping them to prepare high quality nutritious food from scratch to an excellent standard.

Experience of working in a kitchen retail or cleaning environment is desirable but not essential. Training and support will be provided.

We offer a friendly professional work environment with an experienced team and a contributory pension.

The working pattern is between 9.30am and 2.00pm Monday to Thursday term time only including inset days with additional hours for ad hoc events.

Together with the TSAT benefits we are able to offer free parking ad hoc overtime opportunities contributory pension an Employee Assistance Programme and the use of our swimming pool during the summer months.

Colchester Royal Grammar School is an 11-18 school for boys and admits girls into a co-educational Sixth Form. It is one of very few state boarding schools with a family style boarding house designed for 30 Sixth Form students. This adds to the multicultural community of the school which also offers a wide range of trips exchanges and extracurricular activities to enrich the students education. The school has outstanding music and drama facilities and a comprehensive sports fixture list.To find out more about our school please clickhere.

AwardedThe Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the DecadeandThe Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence East Anglia 2026.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West South South East and East of England consisting of early years primary secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Thats why we invest in our people so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: Were committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers restaurants and attractions.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working in our schoolbenefitting from a supportive network of staff across ourTrustwe would encourage you to apply.

Early applications areencouraged we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

For an informal chat about this position please contact Julie Tompkins via email (emailprotected)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates if you have any questionsregardingthis process please emailemailprotected