Catering Assistant in Castleford

As a Catering Assistant, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting our kitchen in basic food preparation and delivering excellent service that makes the lunchtime rush run smoothly.

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (full training provided).
• Front‑Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance.

We\’re looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools.

Key Qualities & Experience

• Team player who thrives in a busy team.
• Previous catering or fast‑paced service experience.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is a plus, but training will be provided.

Work schedule: Monday to Friday during school term time – no late nights, no weekends, and no working at Christmas.

• 20 hours per week.
• 38 weeks per year – many days off.
• £12.71 per hour.

Career Growth and Development

• Fast‑growing, ambitious company with extensive career opportunities.
• Dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses.

All staff must share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people; the company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.