Facilities Assistant- Catering Assistant (Mobile in the Barnsley area)
Oakhill Primary Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5AG13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
10 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 August 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
- £9,242.53 Annually (Actual) SCP 3 £25,614 FTE, Monday to Friday 10:30am-1:30pm
Facilities Assistant- Catering Assistant (Mobile in the Barnsley area) job summary
Join Our Team
Wellspring Academy Trust is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to support the delivery of an exceptional dining experience for our pupils. This is a rewarding opportunity to help ensure every child receives wholesome, nutritious and delicious meals in a welcoming school environment.
If you are passionate about food, teamwork and making a positive difference in a school community, we would love to hear from you.
Location: The advert will show a location of Digital Media Centre, County Way, Barnsley, S70 2JW, as this is where our head office is based.
We currently have a permanent role working 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, 10:30am - 1:30pm
About the Role
As a Catering Assistant, you will work closely with the Catering Lead to support the preparation, cooking and service of high-quality meals. You will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe and efficient kitchen and dining environment while ensuring excellent standards are upheld at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and serve appetising, nutritious food.
- Set up and prepare the dining room for service.
- Wash up, clear and clean the kitchen, dining room and associated areas.
- Support menu and recipe costing, stock control and accurate record keeping.
- Assist with the careful use and maintenance of catering equipment, reporting faults as necessary.
- Ensure efficient use of gas, electricity and water.
- Operate relevant catering IT systems where required.
- Attend training courses and meetings as required.
- Share catering knowledge and skills with colleagues.
- Carry out duties in line with current legislation and Trust policies and procedures.
- Deliver high-quality service to the Wellspring community — right first time, every time.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role.
Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with Trust and statutory QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health and Environment) regulations.
- Adhere strictly to food handling and hygiene processes.
- Ensure all legal and safety systems are followed.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates personal integrity and commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Service.
- Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Builds positive rapport with pupils and school staff.
- Shares our values and has an affinity with Wellspring’s culture and purpose.
- Takes pride in delivering high standards consistently.
- Works well as part of a team in a busy environment.
Why Join Wellspring Academy Trust?
At Wellspring, we are committed to creating supportive environments where children thrive. Our catering team plays an important role in the school day, and we value the contribution of every team member.
If you are reliable, motivated and committed to making a difference, apply today and become part of our dedicated team.
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.
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 Oakhill Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 328 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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