Catering Assistant (based at Victoria Primary Academy, Leeds)

Wellspring Academy Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a proactive Catering Assistant for Victoria Primary Academy in Leeds. This part-time role offers opportunities for those passionate about nutrition and working in an educational environment. Responsibilities include meal preparation, delivering high customer service, and maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen. Flexible working hours, focused on term time, are provided, making it ideal for those managing child commitments.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

High-quality induction training

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable.
• Interest in nutrition and healthy meals.
• Flexibility to meet needs of learners.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and delivery of lunchtime menus.
• Perform high-quality cleaning routines in catering.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Food Safety Level 2 (desirable)

Job description

About this Role

ABOUT THE VACANCY:

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Catering Assistant to support the Catering Lead in providing high-quality meals to pupils at Victoria Primary Academy in Leeds.

Location:

The role will be based at Victoria Primary Academy in Leeds.

Working pattern:

1. 10 hours per week
2. 11.30am to 1.30pm
3. Monday to Friday

This role is during term time, plus two additional weeks for staff training. The extra days can be annualised or worked during school holidays/flexibly.

ABOUT US:

We offer daytime working hours (no weekends or evenings) and can provide flexibility to accommodate existing commitments, such as child collection times. We also offer work arrangements that fit around school holidays for childcare (summer, half terms, Easter, and Christmas).

ABOUT YOU:

If you are passionate about helping young people and making a difference, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to ensuring children receive nutritious school meals. An interest in nutrition and healthy meals is important. Previous catering experience is desirable, and experience working in educational settings would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will support the preparation and delivery of lunchtime menus, work as part of a team, and perform duties in the catering department to ensure high customer service standards. They will also undertake high-quality cleaning routines and adhere to procedures such as health and safety, allergen control, food safety, and stock management.

Flexibility to meet the needs of learners and the team is essential. Food Safety Level 2 training is desirable or willingness to undertake it. Computer skills are also beneficial.

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Are self-motivated, customer-focused, and organized
• Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team
• Are committed to supporting educational leaders and passionate about learning

If you need support with your application, please contact HR at 01226 720747 or email [e-mail].

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust operating Primary, Secondary, Special, and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and the Humber. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives and opportunities of the young people and communities we serve.

As the Trust expands, our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals committed to making a difference. We value our staff; collegial working is central to our culture. We provide high-quality induction training and ongoing professional development. There are broad opportunities for you to realize your professional ambitions within the Trust.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks. Since this role involves working with children in regulated activity, it is an offence to apply if barred from such activity.

References will be requested, and an online search will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interviews. Additional pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, disqualification from childcare, and section 128 checks, will be completed upon acceptance of the post.

We promote equal opportunities and diversity, reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities.

If you have lived or worked overseas in the last five years, you will need to provide an overseas criminal records check if you are the preferred candidate.