Catering Assistant

Harrogate Grammar School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Professional development

Generous staff benefits

Job summary

Harrogate Grammar School is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our established catering team. You will support the smooth daily operation of our kitchen and dining services, ensuring high standards of food preparation and hygiene, and contributing to a welcoming environment for students and staff.

We place strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced produce, with daily deliveries of meat, vegetables and fruit to provide nutritious and affordable meals.

Qualifications

• Detail-focused with high standards in food preparation and hygiene.
• Customer-friendly, polite and efficient service to students and colleagues.
• Team-oriented, works well with others and can follow directions.
• Flexible and reliable, able to adapt to changing needs and maintain consistency.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen and dining operations to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Detail-Focused

Customer-Friendly

Team-Oriented

Flexible & Reliable

Job description

Permanent, Term Time Only + 1 Training Day, Part time 20 - 32.5 hours per week Monday - Friday .

Various shift patterns available between 8am and 3pm.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and capable Catering Assistant to join our established catering team. In this role, you will support the smooth daily operation of our kitchen and dining services, ensure high standards of food preparation and hygiene, and contribute to creating a welcoming and positive experience for all students and colleagues.

Our service places strong emphasis on high-quality, locally sourced produce, with daily deliveries of fresh, seasonal meats, vegetables, and fruit enabling us to prepare nutritious and appealing dishes. Our commitment is to provide students with a healthy, balanced diet through a varied and attractively priced menu.

The school is ambitious in its aim to deliver a world-class catering service, reflecting the high standards upheld across all areas of school life. We actively engage with student feedback to inform menu development and incorporate diverse, globally inspired dishes that meet the needs and preferences of our school community.

About our School

At Harrogate Grammar school, we provide a positive and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive academically, personally, and socially. Our talented, engaging, and supportive staff build strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. We also provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring our team continually grows and evolves.

We are part of Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition, deliver excellence, and enrich children’s lives. This is achieved by fostering our shared values of collaboration, integrity, and respect. Together, we are committed to delivering excellence across all areas of school life.

Guided by our vision of ‘Excellence for All’ and our core REACH values, Respect, Excellence, Adventure, Commitment, and Honesty, we cultivate an ethos of ambition, kindness, and mutual respect.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.90%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• Detail-Focused - Maintaining high standards in food preparation and hygiene
• Customer-Friendly - Providing polite, efficient service to all of our students and colleagues
• Team-Oriented - Works well with others and follows direction effectively
• Flexible & Reliable - Adapting to changing needs and maintaining consistency

Applicant Guidance:

Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.