Catering Assistant (10 hours)

St John Fisher Catholic Academy; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking and canteen

Generous pension contribution

Professional development and wellbeing

Job summary

St John Fisher Catholic Academy is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the Catering Manager and Cook in delivering a high-quality catering service within a school setting. The role is part-time (10 hours per week) during term time, plus 5 additional days, with shifts Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 2pm.

The successful candidate will work in a safe environment, with a focus on food safety, teamwork and a positive attitude. Experience is not essential, as training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate would have a friendly, hardworking attitude with a passion for food and nutrition.
• The ability to work as part of a team and who enjoys working in a dynamic school setting.
• Experience in catering is a bonus, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective catering service operating to the highest standards of food safety.

Job description

• Required as soon as possible
• Permanent, 10 hours per week, part time, Term Time Only plus 5 additional days
• Monday to Friday, 12 noon - 2pm
• Salary NJC Grade A2, Scale Point 3, £25,614 per annum
• Actual Salary £5,941 per annum

The Governors of this high achieving school seek to appoint a Catering Assistant who, working closely with the Catering Manager and Cook, will be responsible for delivering an effective catering service operating to the highest standards of food safety.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate would have:

• A friendly, hardworking attitude with a passion for food and nutrition.
• The ability to work as part of a team and who enjoys working in a dynamic school setting.
• Experience in catering is a bonus, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

What can we offer you?

• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support).
• On-site parking and access to canteen.
• Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing.

St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools.

• Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026, 9am
• Interview date: Tuesday 6 October 2026

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school 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.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.