General Kitchen Assistant

Marshfield Primary; Bradford; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,515,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Carlton Cares

Professional development

Job summary

Carlton Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated General Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team. The role is 10 hours per week during term time, plus five additional days, supporting meal preparation, cooking, serving, and maintaining hygiene across dining areas.

We value reliability, flexibility, and effective communication as part of a collaborative team, ensuring a positive experience for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Reliable and flexible, able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Ensure dining areas are clean and welcoming.
• Assist with general kitchen duties under the guidance of the Catering Manager.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Who We Are

Carlton Academy Trust is a dynamic, values-driven multi-academy trust based in West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, with schools across Bradford and Leeds. Recognised as a World Class Trust by the World Class Schools Quality Mark, we are united by a clear vision: “Excellence for All”.

Why Join Us?

At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level.

What makes us stand out:

Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Full details can be found at:

Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

We are looking for:

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive General Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team, working ten hours per week during term time plus five additional days. The role involves supporting the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, ensuring dining areas are clean and welcoming, and assisting with general kitchen duties under the guidance of the Catering Manager. This position requires someone who is reliable, flexible, able to communicate effectively, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team while contributing to a positive experience for our pupils and staff.

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.