GORSE - Catering Assistants

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/

Cycle to work scheme up to £2k

Job summary

The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking a catering assistant across its academies in Leeds, starting September 2026 on a term-time basis. The post centres on food preparation, service and dining operations in busy academy kitchens, with a strong focus on hygiene.

Hours vary between 10 and 30 a week by academy, and training is offered to those without catering experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support food preparation in busy academy kitchens.
• Support food service and dining operations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Provide customer care to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Keep the dining environment safe, welcoming and well maintained.

Skills

Positive, reliable and flexible

Customer service and communication

Teamwork in a busy environment

Food hygiene and cleanliness

Friendly, professional manner with Pup

Job description

A catering assistant role across the academies of The GORSE Academies Trust, starting in September 2026 on a term-time basis. The post centres on food preparation, service and dining operations in busy academy kitchens, with a strong focus on hygiene. Hours vary between 10 and 30 a week by academy, and training is offered to those without catering experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

What the job involves

• Support food preparation in a busy academy kitchen
• Support food service and dining operations
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Provide customer care to pupils, staff and visitors
• Keep the dining environment safe, welcoming and well maintained

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Positive, reliable and flexible approach to work
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Working effectively as part of a busy team
• Commitment to high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
• Friendly, professional manner with pupils, staff and visitors

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children

Nice to have

• Previous catering experience

What’s offered

• Membership of a pension scheme
• Continued investment in training and development throughout your career in the trust
• Employee Assistance Programme with confidential advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Cycle to work scheme of up to £2k