Catering Assistant

Hours

Part-time, term-time only (Monday to Friday, 10.30am–2.30pm)

Salary

£11,776.76 per annum (20 hours/week, term-time only)

Hourly Rate

£13.89

Application Deadline

Midnight on Thursday 17th September 2026

Interview Date

Wednesday 23rd September (Please ensure you are available for this day)Clifton High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our vibrant School kitchen. If you have a genuine love for food, a flair for teamwork, and a desire to grow in the catering profession, this is the opportunity for you.

What you will do

Prepare and present nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and staffServe food with warmth and efficiencyMaintain impeccable hygiene standards through cleaning and washing upSupport the team during busy service times and training days at the start/end of term

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who

Has a real passion for food, nutrition, and quality ingredientsThrives in a fast-paced kitchen environmentHas recent experience in catering or hospitalityIs eager to learn and grow professionallyWe’re looking for someone who is ready to grow with us and become a valued part of our catering team. This role offers a chance to build a rewarding career in a supportive school environment. We are committed to investing in your development, including training towards a nationally recognised NVQ Level 2 qualification in Catering. If you’re passionate about food and eager to progress, we’ll be here to help you thrive.What We OfferUniform and safety shoes providedFree lunch during shiftsAccess to a staff pension scheme with employer contributionsA supportive, friendly team environmentCareer progression and training opportunitiesIf you are ready to bring your energy, creativity, and commitment to a role that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.Need help with your application? Please contact us! Please visit our website for further details about the school and the role, and to apply.

About UsClifton High School is a part of Pembroke Education, a group established in 2026 to bring together distinctive schools with a unified commitment to meaningful, future-focused education. Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, we are academically selective, co-educational, independent day school for approximately 800 pupils aged 3-18 years. Our educational offering is underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos where we value individuality and positively celebrate diversity and inclusion in every area of the School.Clifton High School is a place where diversity is celebrated, and individual brilliance is valued. Clifton High School It is a place where everyone belongs and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment that attracts, develops, and retains individuals with diverse experiences. Applicants from all sections of the community are welcomed, including those from the global majority, the LGBTQ+ community, the neurodiverse, and disabled individuals. We are collaborative and committed to shared learning from multiple perspectives providing a supportive, respectful and empowering environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. If you share our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and collaboration, we invite you to apply for any available positions at Clifton High School. Clifton High School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. All roles in the School are assumed to be engaged, or have the potential to be engaged, in regulated activity with children. The School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those which would normally be considered “spent” under the Act) must be declared, unless filtered out in accordance with DBS filtering rules, if invited to an interview. If you are barred from engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for roles at Clifton High School.