Catering Assistant

What is the job role?

Southfields Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming and community focused school set in the heart of Coventry. We are proud of our links to our community and believe passionately in providing the best possible experiences and opportunities for our children and staff.

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our existing kitchen team to provide support during the busy lunch-time service. This role is hands on and the emphasis will be on producing quality food and enhancing the lunchtime experience for our children.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Work effectively and flexibly within a busy and demanding environment
Be enthusiastic and reliable and have a positive attitude
Be able to communicate effectively with both staff and pupils
Work well as part of a team and also be able to use their own initiative
Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
Play an important role in ensuring children enjoy a happy, healthy lunchtime experience

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.   

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education

(KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22,

please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

To apply for this position, please download the attached application form and

return direct to the school:

recruitment@southfieldsprimary.org

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Closing Date: 15/11/2026

Interview Date: WC 16/11/2026

Coventry City Council