Term-Time Catering Assistant — School Kitchen & Front of House

Wilson Vale; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Craft Works training programme

Paid training bespoke to you

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year’s service

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Wilson Vale is recruiting a General Assistant to join one of our independent schools in Wakefield WF2 0PD. This term-time only role involves 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm, supporting the Chef and Chef Manager with food preparation and front of house.

You will help deliver fresh, high‑quality food for pupils and staff, maintain cleanliness, assist with cash handling, and participate in training and company policies.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in catering or hospitality is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow food hygiene standards.
• Flexibility to work term-time hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with food preparation and service
• Serving customers and providing friendly, professional customer service
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the kitchen and front of house
• Cleaning and maintaining crockery, cutlery, equipment and work areas
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, stock rotation and food storage procedures
• Taking food and equipment temperatures and completing records where required
• Assisting with cash handling in line with company procedures
• Reporting customer feedback, complaints and any incidents to the Manager
• Supporting the wider team with other reasonable duties, including holiday and sickness cover
• Completing all required training and following company policies and procedures

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Cleanliness & hygiene

Cash handling

Team support

Job description

Wilson Vale is recruiting a General Assistant to join one of our independent schools in Wakefield WF2 0PD. This term-time only role involves 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm, supporting the Chef and Chef Manager with food preparation and front of house.

You will help deliver fresh, high‑quality food for pupils and staff, maintain cleanliness, assist with cash handling, and participate in training and company policies.