At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious food for students and staff while ensuring a great dining experience.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Ilkley Grammar School, known for its positive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a calm work environment, professional growth opportunities, and beautiful surroundings.
- Other info: Located near stunning Ilkley Moor with excellent transport links.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a friendly team.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm and customer service skills!
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Fixed Term to March 2027
Scale Pay Point 3
Pattern of hours - 25 hrs per week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.15am-2.30pm (with a 15 minute break) Fridays 9.45am-3.00pm (with a 15 minute break)
Term time only
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Catering Assistant to join our established Catering team. Experience is an advantage, but full training will be given.
We are looking for:
- An enthusiastic, capable person to prepare and produce food for students, staff and hospitality events; a professional, courteous, and adaptable approach
- A person who loves working as part of a team
- Customer service skills and an understanding of the importance of providing quality food of all varieties
- Front and back of house services, operating cashless till system, putting stock orders away, wiping tables, washing up, setting out and clearing away of furniture, loading and unloading of dishwashers
In return for your commitment we can offer:
- a culture where everyone feels valued and supported to develop (Ofsted 2024)
- the opportunity to make a real difference
- students who enjoy their lessons, behave exceptionally well and show respect for each other
- personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth
- an inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and associate staff
- a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care
- a supportive leadership team who provide strong personal and professional care
- a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale which was judged by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the North and North East in 2025
- excellent transport links to Leeds and Bradford
Closing date for applications: 8am 1st September 2026
Provisional interview date: w/c 7th September 2026
Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the school have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.
Catering Assistant in Ilkley employer: Ilkley Grammar School
Ilkley Grammar School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow professionally. Located in the picturesque Wharfedale area, recognised as one of the best places to live, the school provides excellent transport links and a calm atmosphere that fosters respect and collaboration among staff and students alike. With a strong commitment to personal development and a culture of care, this role as a Catering Assistant allows you to make a meaningful impact while working alongside an inspiring team.
