Job ID: S-U-6823 - Catering Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant (8am-3.30pm, Monday-Friday) to join our excellent catering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the busy day to day food service activities within the school, with responsibilities including food preparation, cooking, stock control and serving our school community.East Barnet School (EBS) is a large, thriving, over-subscribed and diverse north London school where a belief in growth mindset underpins all aspects of school life. EBS is a supportive, creative and close-knit community where student behaviour is excellent and staff retention is high. An emphasis on both academic and pastoral support for staff and students has helped to shape our clearly defined culture and ethos which promotes wellbeing as well as success.The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in a large, busy kitchen, be flexible, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to form positive relationships. There will also be opportunity to get involved in the wider life of the school including enrichment clubs and whole school events.BenefitsA rewarding job where you are able to make a real difference in the lives of young people.2 Week October Half Term.Excellent pension schemes: Teachers’ Pensions (TP) with 28.68% employer contribution (effective from 1 April 2024) for teaching staff and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff with 50/50 option for LGPS.Children of colleagues working for the school for two or more years are given priority for Year 7 admissions.Access to Blue Light Card and Discounts for Teachers for all school staff.Free Microsoft Office for your home PC/laptop and security software.Access to salary sacrifice schemes, e.g. Cycle, Tech (personal laptop/computer).Professional Development The school is committed to growth mindset and the professional development of all colleagues. Continuing Professional Learning (CPL) calendar for both teaching and support staff at every level. Training provided by internal and external professionals, as well as guest speakers. At East Barnet School positive mental health and wellbeing is paramount. In the implementation of all new initiatives and policies, the impact on staff wellbeing is always considered.Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which provides 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support, including counselling services, CBT and financial and legal advice at no cost to the employee.We have received several awards in recognition of our personal and professional development of staff, including the Carnegie Award for Mental Health in Schools. Location Serviced by great train, underground and bus transport links (Northern line, Piccadilly line and New Barnet (overground) station are all within walking distance). Being based in the outskirts of London means we benefit from a more rural location and cheaper housing prices whilst being only a short train journey into the centre of London. For those who drive, we have a free, large, gated car park, and bike racks for those who choose to cycle. There are plenty of local shops and supermarkets in the surrounding area around the school, and a great view across London from our floor to ceiling panoramic Library window.Working atmosphere May 2026 Ofsted