Catering Assistant

Every; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 5,500 - 6,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley, UK, seeks a part-time Catering Assistant to support its high-quality catering service. The role runs during term time plus two additional days, with a permanent contract and ASAP start.

The position requires teamwork, the ability to work under pressure, and knowledge of basic food safety. Prior catering experience is desirable and full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to positive teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to prepare basic ingredients.
• Previous catering experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support in the provision of a high quality catering service.
• Contribute to a smooth operation within term-time scheduling.

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

Education Phases: Secondary;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

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 Assistantto support in the provision of a high quality catering servicein line with Prince Henry's Grammar School and government requirements. Therole of Catering Assistant requires team work, strong communication skills, theability to stay calm under pressure and a good understanding of food safety andhygiene 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

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

Please see the attached recruitment booklet.

Please see the attached recruitment booklet.

Catering Assistant Recruitment Booket Sep26 LNC.pdf