Rose Wood Academy - Catering Assistant

Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational trust is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support kitchen operations at Rose Wood Academy. Responsibilities include preparing for service, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting with cooking duties. Ideal candidates will have experience in a kitchen environment and a commitment to children's welfare. The position offers approximately £6,643.80 – £6,703.47 annually, with a permanent contract starting January 2026. Applicants must meet safer recruitment standards.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Willingness to follow instructions from the Unit Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the kitchen under the direction of the Unit Manager.
• Prepare for service and clean the kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Operate kitchen equipment like dishwashers.

Skills

Kitchen hygiene standards

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Job description

Closing date for applications: 9 January 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 15 January 2026

Reference Number: ELTNOV2515

Catering Assistant

Ref: ELTNOV2515

Part Time – 11.25 hours per week; Term Time + 5 days

NJC point 3 - 4 (approximate actual salary £6,643.80 – £6,703.47)

Permanent Contract – Required for January 2026 or ASAP after – date to be confirmed

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Catering Assistant to work in our school kitchen.

As a Catering Assistant your overall role is to assist in the unit as directed by the Unit Manager. The responsibilities are shared within the team, and include preparing for service, all cleaning duties and cooking, storing all utensils and crockery in the correct areas, operate and maintain the efficient running of the kitchen equipment e.g. dishwashing machine.

Maintain high standards and ensure all kitchen surfaces (including walls and floors) and equipment are kept clean to minimise the risk of accidents and maintain high standards of hygiene. You will be

Provided with a uniform to wear as per the ELT guidelines.

Rose Wood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This appointment will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and a full enhanced DBS check and references will be taken up.

If you would like to look around the school, please contact the school office on the number above to make arrangements.

Application pack including the job description and person specification are available via Enquire Learning Trust website www.enquirelearningtrust.org

All applications must be applied for online via the Enquire Learning Trust website – www.enquirelearningtrust.org by the closing date listed below. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone.

The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS

Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 12 noon