School Kitchen Assistant — Nourish & Serve Lunches

Kirklees Council; Thornhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Catering Assistant role at Thornhill Junior and Infant School, advertised by Kirklees Council, supports a busy school kitchen delivering healthy, home-cooked lunches to around 330 pupils.

You will assist with food preparation and serving meals, work as part of a team, and help maintain a clean, hygienic environment under the direction of the Catering Supervisor. October 2026 start.

Qualifications

• Experience of food preparation, cooking and serving in a busy environment.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to build and sustain respectful relationships with children.
• Flexible and committed to further development.

Responsibilities

• Duties include food preparation, the serving of meals and other duties as directed by the Catering Supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Teamwork

Children engagement

Job description

The General Catering Assistant role at Thornhill Junior and Infant School, advertised by Kirklees Council, supports a busy school kitchen delivering healthy, home-cooked lunches to around 330 pupils.

You will assist with food preparation and serving meals, work as part of a team, and help maintain a clean, hygienic environment under the direction of the Catering Supervisor. October 2026 start.