Job Introduction
Catering Assistant (To start September 2026)
Hours 10.45am to 2:00pm Monday – Friday with a 15 minute unpaid lunch break (term time only 39 weeks per year). 15 hours per week.
The post will be paid on G1 point 3 of the NJC scale (£24,521 pro-rata, £12.71 hourly).
As part of the School Catering Team you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of high quality meals and snacks for over 800 students. This busy and sometimes demanding job will entail preparing and serving lunches, cleaning, cashless till operation and generally assisting the Catering Manager in the smooth running of the kitchen and dining room. You will be required to undergo health and safety and the requisite food handling and hygiene training and obtain the appropriate certificates. Previous experience of working within a commercial or school kitchen environment is desirable although not essential.
Boston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Further details and application forms are available from the school on 01205 366444 or by emailing rowan.druce@bostongrammarschool.co.uk. Alternatively, you can download a job description and application form from the website www.bostongrammarschool.co.uk
We reserve the right to interview/appoint an exceptional candidate before the closing date of Friday 5 June 2026.
Closing date:05/06/2026
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
