Flexible Relief Catering Assistant – Youth Programs

Springwell Special Academy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-hours contract

Flexible hours

Staff training

Job summary

Springwell Special Academy is seeking a friendly relief catering assistant to join our supportive catering team, delivering wholesome meals to pupils in a safe, welcoming environment.

No experience needed; full training provided. This casual, zero-hours contract role offers flexible shifts to cover staff absences or busy periods, with ongoing training and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and child welfare.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Reliability, teamwork and a strong work ethic are valued.
• Willingness to undertake training such as Food Safety or First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Lead in serving meals to pupils.
• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious food while meeting dietary needs.
• Keep dining areas, kitchens and equipment clean and tidy.
• Safely use catering equipment and follow food safety guidelines (training provided).
• Support stock control, menu support and basic catering IT systems.
• Maintain high standards of safety and safeguarding for pupils and staff.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Food Safety (training)

First Aid (training)

COSHH awareness

Job description

Springwell Special Academy is seeking a friendly relief catering assistant to join our supportive catering team, delivering wholesome meals to pupils in a safe, welcoming environment.

No experience needed; full training provided. This casual, zero-hours contract role offers flexible shifts to cover staff absences or busy periods, with ongoing training and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and child welfare.