Catering Assistant

Thornhill Junior and Infant School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QT

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 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: £13.28 - £13.48 Hourly

Catering Assistant job summary

We passionately believe that every child deserves an excellent education and a nourishing lunch is part of ensuring all children can thrive in school.

An opportunity has arisen for a General Catering Assistant to join our team.

The General Catering Assistant position duties include food preparation, the serving of meals and other duties as directed by the Catering Supervisor.

This is an exciting time to join us as we deliver our catering contract, working alongside FM Services to deliver a healthy, nutritious home cooked lunch to our 330 pupils.

Our successful candidate is someone who is willing to work as a part of the whole school team, to ensure that our pupils receive high quality meals each day, whilst maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.

What makes our school special? (According to our Y6 pupils)

*”Thornhill is a representative school for the community- we are an amazing school!”

*”Music is a very special part of our school and we treasure it truly. We learn a new musical instrument every year.”

*”We have amazing school trips, which are unique for every year group. We have just been to London in Y6 and we loved Chester Zoo in Y4.”

*“Our school is such a great place to be. It is almost like a magic place because it brings so many friends and families together.”

Can you see yourself joining and contributing to our fantastic school family?

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of food preparation, cooking and serving in a busy environment.

Can work well as part of a team.

Can build and sustain respectful relationships with children.

Is flexible and committed to further development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Focus Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate at Enhanced Level will be required for this post.

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.

About Thornhill Junior and Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 353 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thornhill Junior and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-junior-and-infant-school

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