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Catering Assistant

Richmond Hill Academy

Leeds

  • Expired
Salary:
National Minimum Wage
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Start date to be agreed with successful candidate
Apply by:
27 October 2026

Job overview

Hours: 25 hours per week, term time only + 1 working week

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.

What we offer you: 

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 of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

  • 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

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from the GORSE Academies Trust website (https://www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), request them by email at recruitment@tgat.org.uk, or call us on 0113 487 8888.

We also have catering vacancies available at other academies across GORSE. If you would like to be considered for opportunities at more than one academy, please indicate this when submitting your application.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

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About Richmond Hill Academy

  • Richmond Hill Academy
  • Clark Lane, Leeds
  • West Yorkshire
  • LS9 8PN
  • United Kingdom

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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

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