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Catering Assistant

Bright Futures


Job Location:

Salford - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 15000 - 15000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic reliable and well organised Catering Assistant to join our friendly team at Quayside School.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in our school community by helping to provide nutritious appetising meals and a positive dining experience for our pupils and staff.

As Catering Assistant you will support the planning preparation and serving of food and beverages ensuring high standards of food hygiene health and safety and customer service are maintained at all times. You will also help toencourage pupils to develop positive eating habits.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is enthusiastic reliable and hardworking
  • Has a caring and positive approach when working with children and young people
  • Can work effectively as part of a team
  • Has good organisationand communication skills.
  • Understands the importance of food hygiene and health and safety practices.
  • Is able to remain calm and flexible in a busy school environment.
  • Holds a Food Hygiene qualification or is willing to undertake relevant training.

TheSchool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks appropriate to the post and stage of recruitment including social media screening references from past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note: this role is part-timeterm-time only.

Closing date:Sunday 11th October (we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications)

Interviews:Week commencing 12th October (anticipated to be Thursday/Friday)

For queriesregardingthe roleapplicationprocess or to arrange a visitplease contactEmiChiu(Business Manager):

The Company

At Bright Futures we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team we deliver outstanding care and education.

Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. Its why we invest in our people fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.

We cant promise that it will always be easy but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. Youll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support celebrating their achievements and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.

No matter your role everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.

The Benefits

Join the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support.


Required Experience:

Junior IC