Job Introduction
Catering Assistant
Required March 2026
Location: Poole, Dorset
Starting Salary: Full time Equivalent £24,978 / Actual pro rata £8,621 per annum
Hours: Part time – 15 hours per week. Monday – Friday
Working pattern – 9.30am to 1.30pm
Contract: Permanent, term time only plus training days
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to support the catering function of the academy.
Main responsibilities will be:
- Meal preparation
- Washing up and cleaning of kitchen and dining areas
- General kitchen duties
About you, ideally, you would have:
- Experience of food preparation
- A patient, calm and approachable manner
- A flexible approach to meet the needs of the school
Previous experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
Closing date: Tuesday 17th February – midnight
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24th February 2026
Please be available for interview on the date detailed above; you will be advised by close of play on Wednesday 18th February if you have been successfully shortlisted.
Please note we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
For further information about this post and to apply please visit
Website: Vacancies | The Cornerstone Academy
or United Learning Careers website https://unitedlearning.org.uk/A-Career-In-Our-Group/Vacancies
We do not accept CV’s
If you have any questions regarding this role please email Samantha Arnold at arnolds@cornerstoneacademy.org.uk
This school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure
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