Salary: £13.28 per hour
Grade: AB
Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)
Hours: 10 hours per week
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire- Overdale Primary School
Catering Assistant Overdale Primary School, Eastfield, Scarborough 10 Hours per Week | 2 Hours per Day (Lunchtime) | Term Time Only
Are you a friendly, customer-focused team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced food handling environment?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our welcoming team at Overdale Primary School, Eastfield, Scarborough. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a positive difference to children's day by helping provide nutritious and balanced school meals.
What You'll Be Doing
· Assisting in the preparation of nutritious and balanced meals.
· Serving food to pupils during lunchtime service.
· Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
· Cleaning, organising, and supporting a busy kitchen environment.
· Working as part of a friendly and supportive catering team.
· Helping ensure pupils enjoy a positive dining experience every day.
What We're Looking For
· A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
· Excellent customer service skills.
· The ability to work well as part of a team.
· A reliable and flexible approach to work.
· Someone who enjoys working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Previous catering experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.
What We Offer
✅ Term-time only working, supporting a great work-life balance
✅ 10 hours per week, 2 hours per day over lunchtime
✅ Full training provided
✅ Uniform provided
✅ Pension scheme
✅ Friendly and supportive team environment
✅ A rewarding role supporting the health and wellbeing of local children
Join Our Team If you're passionate about food, enjoy working with people, and want a role that fits around family life while making a real difference, we'd love to receive your application. Apply today and become part of our dedicated catering team at Overdale Primary School. We reserve the right to close this advert early if the right applicant comes forward
Please contact Elaine Clemit for more information, elaine.clemit@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing date: 27th September 2026
Interview date: 30th September 2026
Key Documents:
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