Are you passionate about food and looking for a role where you can make a difference in children’s lives?
The Crossley Heath School seeks to recruit a Catering Assistant to work as part of team to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of our busy school dining area at break and lunchtime. The position will involve some basic food preparation and serving of food, washing up, operating the till and cleaning duties. You will work as part of a team to create a welcoming space for students and ensure that mealtimes are a positive and pleasant experience for students.
The ideal candidate will hold a qualification in food hygiene or be willing to attend courses to gain the appropriate knowledge and skills, along with training in food allergens and waste management.
You will need to be a team player who can work to a high standard and meet deadlines, whilst being approachable, enthusiastic and committed to working with the catering team and the school.
We are a very friendly, down-to-earth school with a diverse student population. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The closing date for applications is 8.00am on Friday 29 May 2026. Interviews will take place on Friday 5 June 2026
We are committed to safeguarding children in all aspects of recruitment and selection. The appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
We believe our staff are the school’s greatest asset. We have signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter with the aim of supporting the wellbeing and mental health of all staff.
Our reference: SE4162
Vacancy: Catering Assistant
Location: Halifax
Salary: Scale 1C, £24,795 (£8,621 actual) per annum.
Hours: 15 hours per week, term time only. The hours of work are 10.00am – 1.00pm, Monday to Friday.
From: As soon as possible
Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Crossley Heath School
Salary description
£8621.00 - £8621.00 per year