Casual School Catering Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training

Springwell Alternative Academy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a relief catering assistant to join our friendly kitchen team at the Barnsley site. The role is casual, zero-hours, and suited to someone seeking flexible, on-call work with training provided. You will help serve wholesome meals to pupils, keep kitchens clean, follow food safety guidelines, and support stock checks.

Interviews are virtual and safeguarding checks apply. No prior experience required; reliability and teamwork are valued, with ongoing training

Qualifications

• A reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in delivering quality service every time.
• Someone comfortable working in a busy, active kitchen environment.
• Someone with strong communication skills committed to creating a safe environment for young people.
• Someone who is flexible and willing to undertake relevant training, such as Food Safety or First Aid.
• Someone who requires flexible hours and is happy to be called upon for relief shift work as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, assisting the Catering Lead in serving wholesome, delicious meals to young people.
• Preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious food to high standards, while accommodating dietary needs.
• Keeping dining areas, kitchens, and equipment clean and tidy through regular washing up, sanitising, and clearing.
• Safely using catering equipment and following food safety, hygiene, and COSHH guidelines (we will support your training).
• Helping with stock control, menu support, and operating basic catering IT systems.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and safeguarding to keep the premises secure and welcoming for pupils and staff.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Strong communication

Flexible

Willing to undertake training

Job description

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a relief catering assistant to join our friendly kitchen team at the Barnsley site. The role is casual, zero-hours, and suited to someone seeking flexible, on-call work with training provided. You will help serve wholesome meals to pupils, keep kitchens clean, follow food safety guidelines, and support stock checks.

Interviews are virtual and safeguarding checks apply. No prior experience required; reliability and teamwork are valued, with ongoing training