Catering Assistant

Salary: £13.28 per hour 
Grade: AB 
Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)
Hours: 5 hours per week
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire- Broadacre Primary School
 
 
Looking for a Part-Time Job That Fits Around School Hours?
 
Are you looking for a rewarding part-time role that offers exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to earn additional hours?
 
Would you like:
✅ £13.28 per hour
✅ A contributory pension scheme
✅ Term-time only working, with all school holidays off
✅ Full training, uniform and safety footwear provided
✅ A friendly and supportive team environment
✅ Regular opportunities for additional paid hours covering local schools
✅ The chance to make a difference to children every day
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team at Broadacre Primary School in Hull.
 
Broadacre Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community, dedicated to providing the very best environment for children to learn, grow and thrive. This role offers the opportunity to become part of a team that plays an important part in supporting children's health, wellbeing and learning through the provision of nutritious school meals.
 
As part of the NYES Catering team, you will help provide fresh, nutritious, home-cooked meals to pupils each day. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll contribute to a positive lunchtime experience for children.
 
What you'll be doing:
• Assisting with food preparation
• Supporting cooking and baking activities
• Serving meals to pupils and staff
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
• Washing up and helping keep the kitchen running smoothly
 
Whether you have previous catering experience or are looking for a fresh start, we'd love to hear from you. We provide all the training and support you need to become a valued member of our team.
 
Additional Hours Available
 
While this position is for 5 hours per week, there are regular opportunities to increase your earnings through additional paid hours. We actively encourage successful applicants to provide sickness and absence cover at our nearby schools, including Kingswood Parks Primary School, Bude Park Primary School and Highlands Primary School
 
These additional shifts are frequently available and can provide valuable overtime opportunities for those looking to work extra hours while remaining within the local area.
 
About NYES Catering
NYES Catering proudly serves thousands of children across the North of England every day, providing fresh, high-quality meals that support health, wellbeing and learning. We're passionate about creating welcoming workplaces where our teams can thrive and make a real difference in their local communities.
 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amy Corson, Area Manager, at Amy.Corson@northyorks.gov.uk.
 
Join a team that makes a difference every day.
 
Whether you're returning to work, looking for a role that fits around family commitments, or seeking a position with excellent opportunities for additional hours, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
 
Key Dates:
Closing date: 15th September 2026
Interview date: 17th September 2026
Venue for interview: Microsoft Teams
 
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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 share 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.


Catering Assistant
Posted: 10/11/2026
Closing date: 15/11/2026
Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)