Catering Assistant

Required as soon as possible Permanent, 15 hours per week, part time, Term Time Only plus 5 additional days Monday to Friday, 11am - 2pm Salary NJC Grade A2, Scale Point 3, £25,614 per annum Actual Salary £8,911 per annum The Governors of this high achieving school seek to appoint a Catering Assistant who, working closely with the Catering Manager and Cook, will be responsible for delivering an effective catering service operating to the highest standards of food safety. What are we looking for? The ideal candidate would have: A friendly, hardworking attitude with a passion for food and nutrition. The ability to work as part of a team and who enjoys working in a dynamic school setting. Experience in catering is a bonus, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important. What can we offer you? Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support). On-site parking and access to canteen. Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund. A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing. St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools. If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at office@sjfchs.org.uk to arrange this. Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026, 9am Interview date: Tuesday 6 October 2026 The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion. Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.