Thomas Gainsborough School
Catering Assistant
Contract Hours: 27.5 hours x 38 weeks per year (09:30am – 3:00pm)
Grade: 2, Points 3-4 (£15,409 to £15,652 per annum)
Start Date: September 2026 (Further to completion of all pre-employment checks)
Responsible to: Head of Kitchen/Operations Manager
Overall Responsibility:
To prepare and serve food and drink, in accordance with Health and Safety, Health and Hygiene and Food Safety Regulations to meet the daily needs of staff, students and colleagues.
Duties will involve food preparation, food service, customer service, dishwasher operation and cleaning duties.
To maintain the kitchen, dining area, floor areas and other catering related areas to the highest standards of cleanliness.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful and over-subscribed school. Please visit our website to apply, tgschool.net or For further details, please contact Mrs M Griss: mgriss@tgschool.net | 01787 375232
Closing date: Friday 21st August 2026
Interviews: TBC
Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.
In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.
We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
Closing Date
2026-08-21