Key Role Information

Salary
4,328.50
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
29/01/2026 09:00
Interview
4 February 2026
Start
23 February 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
NJC Payscale | NJC2 - NJC2
Department
Catering
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
7.50
Weeks per year
39.200
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Join our vibrant school kitchen team! At Co-op Academy Glebe, we are looking for a passionate Catering Assistant to assist in preparing and serving meals that students will love!

You will support in providing a thorough and effective catering service by preparing and serving hot & cold food to our students and staff. The successful candidate will:

  • ideally have worked in a similar role
  • you will be highly motivated
  • take great pride in your quality of work

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Glebe, we endeavour to provide high standards for all pupils throughout their whole school experience each day from the start of the school day to the end of the school day

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

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  • Access to the Local Governance Pension Scheme
  • Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
  • You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. 
  • Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
  • Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
  • Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
  • Co-op Funeralcare benefit
  • Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More! 

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.



Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staffessential

Personal Attributes

Commitment to Co-op Academies Trust's values of cooperation, respect, and inclusivity essential
Reliable,punctual, and able to manage time effectively essential
Positive attitude and a willingness to be part of the school community essential

About Us

Co-op Academy Glebe

Mandy Hancock

gleb-business@coopacademies.co.uk

Park Place
Fenton
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 3HZ

Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.