National Star is looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Catering Assistant to join our team providing a full catering service to our students based in Ullenwood, Cheltenham.
National Star is looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Catering Assistant to join our team providing a full catering service to our students.
This is a term time only post comprising of 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends with 7.30am - 3.30pm and 10.30 am - 6.30 pm shifts. You may be asked to work additional hours or different shifts according to the needs of our students.
Working as an important part of the team, you will perform various duties including some food preparation, serving food, keeping the equipment and work areas clean, assisting the chef with the smooth running of the area, cash handling.
Previous experience in a catering / kitchen assistant role (ideally in residential care or school environment) is required for this role and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
This vacancy may close early if we find the ideal applicant so please apply early.
Contract Type: Permanent | Contract: 40hrs/40weeks | Salary: £12.80p/h enhanced weekend rate | Location Status: Ullenwod | Interview Date: TBC | Closing Date: 09/10/2026
Mission Statement:
To enable people with disabilities to realise their potential through personalised learning, transition & lifestyle services.
National Star is a charity working with people with severe disabilities and acquired brain injuries. All have complex physical learning disabilities and face many challenges.
But with our support they access opportunities which improve their life chances and enhance their quality of life. We give them the skills they need to lead independent lives.
We focus on what they can do rather than what they can't do, and with your support we can make a huge difference to their lives.
