Facilities Assistant - Catering Assistant in Leeds

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Wellspring Academy Trust. In this role, you will support the Catering Lead in delivering an exceptional dining experience for our pupils, ensuring every child receives wholesome, delicious meals in a safe, welcoming environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in high standards, and is passionate about supporting children through quality food provision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and service of appetising and nutritious meals to a high standard.
• Prepare the dining area for service and maintain high levels of cleanliness across kitchen, dining, and associated areas.
• Carry out washing up and general kitchen duties as required.
• Support the Catering Lead with tasks such as menu costing, recipe development, stock control, and maintaining accurate records.
• Ensure catering equipment is used and maintained safely.
• Identify and report any faults or safety concerns.
• Promote the efficient use of gas, electricity, and water to minimise costs and environmental impact.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• Share catering knowledge and skills with colleagues to help improve the service.
• Follow all relevant legislation and Trust policies, including health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Use catering IT systems effectively to support service delivery and data recording.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff through excellent communication and empathy.
• Work with integrity and demonstrate commitment to Trust values, ensuring high quality is delivered 'every serve, first time'.
• Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, including supporting the transport of catering provisions if required.

Working at Wellspring, staff are expected to work collaboratively and professionally as part of a supportive team. Maintaining confidentiality, safeguarding practices, and positive relationships with pupils, staff, and the wider community is essential. All employees play an important role in representing the Trust and maintaining a positive public image.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre‑employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under‑represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years, please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.