Catering Assistant
Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 10am
Date listed
17 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £5,948.00 Annually (Actual)
Catering Assistant job summary
Term Time Only + 5 additional days
10 hours per week
Grade 3 SCP 3-4 Actual Starting Salary Grade £5948 (FTE Salary £25,614- £26,016)
About the role
Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you will work as part of the Catering Team to ensure the accurate and timely preparation, storage, and service of food to the Academy's pupils and staff, meeting National Guidelines and Food Hygiene Standards.
The successful candidate will:
- Serve using the cashless till system, ensuring the area is kept clean at all times.
- Communicate effectively with staff and pupils at the school to ensure a quality service is maintained.
- Support the cleanliness and hygiene standards within the food hall and seating area.
- Adhere to the requirements of Level 2 award in Food safety and Hygiene at all times (training will be provided).
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene in the kitchen in accordance with domestic and catering standards
- Collecting and disposing of waste in appropriate manner
- Cleaning and maintaining dishes and other catering equipment.
You will be/have:
- A good communicator with excellent organisational skills.
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Flexible and hardworking.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Committed to the vision and values of Crofton Academy and Castleford Trust.
Shortlisting and Interviews: Shortlisting will take place following the closing date, we reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates prior to the closing date.
References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.
School Visits & Informal Discussions: We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school, or to contact if you have any questions regarding the position.
Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.
The Academy reserves the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Crofton Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1045 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Crofton Academy website
Crofton Academy, part of Castleford Academy Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in July 2023 and was awarded ‘Good’ in all categories and inspectors praised the Academy for its significant transformation. The inspection commended the Academy’s improvements in pupil behaviour, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive.
We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The leadership and staff are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome candidates to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.
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