Catering Assistant
Richmond Hill Academy
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary: GORSE 1 £24,521 Actual Salary: £14,250
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 10 August 2026
Job overview
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering based at Richmond Hill Academy. In this important role, you will help deliver a high-quality catering service, ensuring pupils, staff and visitors enjoy nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming and well-maintained dining environment. Working as part of a busy academy kitchen, you will support food preparation, service and dining operations while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and customer care.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering great service and wants to make a positive contribution to the daily experience of young people. Whether you have previous catering experience or are looking to develop new skills, we will provide the support and training needed to help you succeed.
What We Are Looking For
A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
The ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
A commitment to high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
A friendly, professional manner with students, staff and visitors.
Previous catering experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Hours: 25 hours per week, term time only + 1 working week
What We Offer
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
Membership to a pension scheme.
A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
£2k Cycle to work scheme.
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About Richmond Hill Academy
- Richmond Hill Academy
- Clark Lane, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS9 8PN
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Richmond Hill Academy
Richmond Hill Academy is a three-form entry school (630 places) with a 52-place nursery and Rainbow Base, a Resource Provision for children with complex communication needs.
Our school is very proud to be part of the GORSE Academies Trust. We have a dedicated staff, each one of whom is committed to securing the very best for the children in our care. We feel very fortunate to work with the children at RHA and we are excited by the journey the school is on. Our vision for our pupils is clear: we believe that every child who attends our school deserves an outstanding education, which will enable them to succeed at primary school and beyond. This is our unwavering aim and one that we will work relentlessly to achieve.
We know that children flourish and learn best when there is a successful partnership between home and school. We place a great deal of importance on the relationship with parents and carers; we are committed to building relationships which are built on trust, mutual respect, effective communication and support.
If you would like any more information about the academy, or to arrange a visit, please contact us at info@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk.
Principal - Robert Winstanley
Chief Executive Officer - Sir John Townsley
Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Leanne Griffiths
If you would like to know more about The Gorse Academies Trust, please visit; /jobs/employer/the-gorse-academies-trust-1071685
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