Job Description

Catering Assistant

Carnforth High School

Required ASAP

15 hrs per week, (11.15am - 2.15pm Monday to Friday) term-time plus 4 days

NJC APT&C Grade 2 (Point 2)

8,545 (Actual Salary paid over 12 months in equal payments) Pay Award Pending

12.65 per hour

24,413 (pro rata)

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to support our first class catering service.

The ideal candidate will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You will have a high standard of personal and food hygiene. You will deliver a high level of customer service and be able to work effectively within a team. You will be flexible to work additional hours to cover staff absences and Academy events. You will be enthusiastic, reliable, and a good communicator.

Carnforth High School is a small, community 11-16 school bordering the Lake District. We are a good school with outstanding features in Leadership and Management and Behaviour and Safety. This is a key strategic role, and an opportunity to work with supportive committed staff and be part of the future development of our school. Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school, or contact the School Business Manager for an informal conversation.

Carnforth High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to a DBS (previously CRB) check.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for application: Monday 19th January 2026 9:00am

Interview date TBC: w/c 19th January 2026

Application forms can be downloaded from the school's website. www.carnforthhigh.co.uk

Completed application forms should be returned FAO: The School Business Manager

Main Duties

Basic food preparation and cooking (including use of a deep fat fryer)

Preparing sandwiches

Food Service

Operating a till

Clearing away and cleaning up after the food service is complete

Person Specification

Essential

Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Deliver a high level of customer service

Be willing to learn new tasks and undertake required training

Work effectively within a team

Have a high standard of personal and food hygiene

Can safely lift weights of up to 20 Kilograms

Desirable

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Experience of working in a commercial catering environment

Flexibility to work additional hours to cover staff absences and Academy events

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.65 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work Location: In person