catering assistant

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL; Bentley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous local government pension

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking a Catering Assistant (CDC) based at Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School, Doncaster, to support the school kitchen teams with healthy meals.

This permanent, part-time role is 20 hours per week (term time + 6 days) with hours 10.00am – 2.00pm. Grade 3, £25,614 pro-rata. Shortlisting in Oct 2026 and interviews in Nov 2026; DBS check required and a positive, team-focused approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Basic food preparation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Job description

Catering Assistant (CDC)

Location: Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire

Salary: £25,614 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Part-time

Hours: 12 hours ago

Job details

• Job reference: REQ24148
• Date posted: 08/10/2026
• Application closing date: 23/10/2026
• Location: Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School
• Salary Grade: Grade 3, £25,614 pro-rata
• Contractual hours: 20
• Basis: Part time
• Job category/type: Catering

Catering Assistant (CDC) Job description

Based at: Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 3, £25,614 pro-rata

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, 20 Hours Per Week (term time + 6 days)

Working Hours: 10.00am - 2.00pm

Closing date: 23rd October 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Catering Assistant.

Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role?

We are looking to engage a catering assistant to join a friendly team serving healthy nutritious meals in schools. You must be able to communicate effectively and have basic food preparation skills. Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

We offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Shortlisting will take place on 26th October 2026 and interviews are anticipated to take place on 3rd November 2026.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Amanda Cawkwell, Tel: [phone]

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level.

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.