Catering Assistant (St Catherine's College Eastbourne)

Hours of work: 17.5 Hours

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Fixed term for: 6 Months

Closing date: 12pm Friday 3 July 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

St Catherines College Eastbourne

Priory Road

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN23 7EJ

Phone: 01323 465469

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stcatherines.college

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our café team commencing September 2026.

The hours of work are 10.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday, school term time only. This is initially a fixed term post for six months, but there is a good possibility that this will be extended.

The main purpose of this post is to assist the Catering Manager in the preparation and serving of meals and undertaking cleaning of the kitchen and café area, having regard to health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.

In addition, the post holder will be required to work at the till in the assigned tuck shop. Full training will be given in the use of our cashless system. Other duties will include to provide general assistance with storing deliveries and stocking fridges and cleaning crockery and utensils prior to them going through the dishwasher.

Previous experience in food preparation would be desirable but is not essential.

We Offer You:

• A friendly, supporting and caring staff team
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free membership for Benenden Health Care
• A fabulous staff room with complimentary tea and coffee
• Free on site car parking
• We are part of a growing trust, (Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust)

Please apply via application form which should be returned to [email protected] prior to the closing date, 12 noon Friday 3 July 2026.

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.