Job Description

Salary: 12.65 - 13.47 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Up to 17 hours per week

Location: Warthill, York, North Yorkshire - Warthill Primary School

We're looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic person to join our school community in a combined Catering Assistant and Cleaner/Caretaker role--though if only one role takes your fancy we would still love to hear from you!

Catering Assistant (7.5 hrs per week)

As part of the NYES Catering team, you'll help deliver fresh, home?cooked meals to pupils each day. Your role includes:


Collecting meals from Sand Hutton Primary Transporting and serving lunches at Warthill Washing up and maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene Ensuring the dining area is clean and welcoming

You'll receive full training, uniform, safety footwear and 46p per mile mileage for travel between schools (own vehicle with business insurance required).

Pay: 12.65 per hour

A rewarding role where no two days are the same!

Cleaner & Caretaker (9.5 hrs per week)

Help keep our school safe, clean and secure. Duties include:


General cleaning: dusting, vacuuming, cleaning sanitary areas Locking up, setting the alarm, and securing the site after work

Cleaning hours are 6 per week, Monday-Friday, with some flexibility.

Caretaking is 3.5 hours per week (term time plus 2 weeks in summer).

Pay: 12.65-13.47 per hour

All roles are Monday- Friday, meaning no weekend work!

Why Join North Yorkshire Council?

You'll enjoy:


Competitive pay Access to the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme A wide range of employee benefits, including discounts, childcare vouchers, green car schemes & more

Contact:

For an informal discussion, please contact

Geraldine Johnson

, Area Manager Catering on

07974427178

and

Sandra Drydale

Area Manager Cleaning, on

07808099606

.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 1st February 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Please note we will be interviewing whilst the role is live and reserve the right to close the advert should suitable candidates be appointed.

Key Documents:

- Catering Assistant

- Cleaner

- Caretaker

Total Rewards Brochure



Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.



It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.



NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Cleaner Caretaker and Catering Assistant

Salary:

12.65 - 13.47 per hour

Posted:

12/01/2026

Closing date:

01/02/2026

Closing time:

23:59