Catering Assistant - Thornhill J & I School

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 11,891,000 - 12,071,000; Part time

Job summary

Thornhill J & I School in Dewsbury is seeking a General Catering Assistant to support food preparation and meal service for its 330 pupils. You will work with the catering team to deliver healthy, home-cooked lunches daily.

The role involves food prep, serving and maintaining a safe, hygienic kitchen environment while collaborating with staff and supporting pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience of food preparation, cooking and serving in a busy environment.
• Ability to work as part of a school kitchen team and follow instructions.
• Willingness to develop skills and maintain hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and serving meals to pupils as directed by the Catering Supervisor.
• Work as part of the school catering team to deliver nutritious, home-cooked lunches for 330 pupils.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Serving meals

Teamwork

Child relationships

Flexibility

Job description

About the role

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Thornhill J & I School. Do you want to make a difference every day in a school which genuinely puts children at the heart of everything we do? If so, please read on…

Position Details

• Organisation: Schools
• Directorate: Primary Schools
• Service Area: Thornhill J & I School
• Hours: 12.5 hours per week
• Number of Jobs: 1
• Location: Thornhill J & I School
• Position type: Permanent
• Grade: SCP 3 - 4
• Salary: £13.28 – £13.48 per hour

General Catering Assistant – Duties

The General Catering Assistant position duties include food preparation, the serving of meals and other duties as directed by the Catering Supervisor.

This is an exciting time to join us as we deliver our catering contract, working alongside FM Services to deliver a healthy, nutritious home cooked lunch to our 330 pupils.

Our successful candidate is someone who is willing to work as a part of the whole school team, to ensure that our pupils receive high quality meals each day, whilst maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.

What makes our school special?

• ”Thornhill is a representative school for the community- we are an amazing school!”
• ”Music is a very special part of our school and we treasure it truly. We learn a new musical instrument every year.”
• ”We have amazing school trips, which are unique for every year group. We have just been to London in Y6 and we loved Chester Zoo in Y4.”
• “Our school is such a great place to be. It is almost like a magic place because it brings so many friends and families together.”

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience of food preparation, cooking and serving in a busy environment.
• Can work well as part of a team.
• Can build and sustain respectful relationships with children.
• Is flexible and committed to further development.

Closing date

09 October 2026, 12:00 PM