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Gooseacre Primary Academy · Rotherham · Barnsley

Job description

Catering Assistant
Part Time - 13.75 hours per week (Term Time Only 39 weeks per year)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Gooseacre Primary Academy, South Yorkshire

Are you passionate about creating delicious meals and providing excellent dining experiences? Gooseacre Primary Academy is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our vibrant team for 13.75 hours per week, on a term-time only basis. This is a permanent role.

About the Role:
As a Catering Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Catering Manager with meal preparation, food service, and maintaining a clean and welcoming dining environment for our students and staff. Your efforts will ensure that everyone enjoys a high-quality dining experience every day.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the preparation and serving of meals.
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas.
  • Support the Catering Manager in day-to-day kitchen operations.
  • Ensure food safety standards are upheld at all times.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment where you can thrive.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our scholars and staff.

What We're Looking For:

  • Relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Relevant Food Safety and Hygiene certificates.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a busy environment.

Why Join Us?
At Gooseacre, we value our staff and recognise the importance of their contributions. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Interested in Applying?
We actively welcome visits and discussions about the role. Please contact Claire Sanderson at 01709 893569 or via email at claire.sanderson@astreagooseacre.org to arrange a visit or for more information.

Apply Now!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Apply today to avoid disappointment and become a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

Apply now

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About this school

Gooseacre Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
356
Avg teacher salary
£40,696
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.7:1
Academy trust
ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Rotherham, Barnsley, S63 0NU

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Salary
£24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) £8,022 - £8,148 Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
15 June 2026
Closing date
27 June 2026

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