Catering Assistant

Every; Otley; Remote; GBP 5,000 - 6,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice scheme

Great pension scheme

Free parking

Wellbeing perks

Job summary

Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley, UK is seeking a Catering Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis. The role supports a high quality catering service at the school, with term-time work plus 2 additional days and an ASAP start. The salary is £5,888.45 per annum.

The post emphasises teamwork, good communication, and adherence to food safety standards. Closing date is 1 November 2026 with interview in early November.

Qualifications

• The ability to work under pressure.
• A commitment to positive teamwork and collaboration.
• The ability to prepare basic ingredients.
• Previous experience in a catering role (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support in the provision of a high quality catering service.
• Work as part of a team with strong communication skills.
• Follow food safety and hygiene practices.

Skills

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Food preparation

Catering experience (desirable)

Job description

Catering Assistant (Prince Henry's Grammar School)

Location: Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, UK

Salary: Actual Salary £5,888.45 Per Annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 1st November 2026

Interview Date: w/c Monday 2nd November 2026

Expected Working Start Date: Required ASAP

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Prince Henry’s is an over-subscribed comprehensive school with over 1660 students, including around 350 in the Sixth Form. Our Ofsted Report (November 2024) confirms us as an outstanding school across all areas. Regardless of our current success, we strive for the continuous improvement of our educational provision so that our students are fully prepared for 21st century society. We serve the market town of Otley (in the Wharfe Valley) and the surrounding villages including Pool, Bramhope and Adel. The Wharfe Valley is a wonderful region in which to live and work. It is close to areas of outstanding natural beauty, yet also benefits from good transport links to key towns and cities across the country.Of particular interest to new members of staff is the emphasis placed on high quality professional development. Prince Henry’s is a strategic partner in the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance and as such we work with our partners to develop and deliver high quality CPL to staff in our own school and across the region. This ensures good access to development opportunities for our teaching and associate staff.

Job Description

NJC Grade A2 Scale Point 3

Actual Salary £5,888.45 Per Annum

Term Time Only + 2 Additional Days

Permanent

Required ASAP

We are looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to support in the provision of a high quality catering service in line with Prince Henry's Grammar School and government requirements. The role of Catering Assistant requires team work, strong communication skills, the ability to stay calm under pressure and a good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• The ability to work under pressure
• A commitment to positive teamwork and collaboration
• The ability to prepare basic ingredients
• Previous experience in a catering role (desirable)

In return, we can offer:

• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• A dedicated staff team supported by a committed and experienced senior leadership team

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026

Selection Date: week commencing Monday 2nd November 2026

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Wellbeing perks, Employee Assistance Programme, salary sacrifice scheme, great pension scheme, free parking.

Desired Criteria

Catering Assistant Recruitment Booket Sep26 LNC.pdf