General Catering
Assistant x2
Band 3 NJC 3
15 Hours per week
Actual Salary starting at £9047.08
Term Time Plus 1 Week
Required: 1 x June 2026 & 1 x September 2026
Fixed term until July 2027 in first instance
Bradford Forster Academy is an 11-16 Church of
England secondary Academy and part of the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
(BDAT), a growing Christian Multi-Academy Trust based in Bradford. The Academy opened on 1 September 2015 and
now has approximately 1000 students on roll.
Within BDAT there is an exciting opportunity to
work across a variety of growing diverse schools.
We are
seeking to appoint a highly motivated and approachable Catering Assistant a
true Kitchen Rockstar! You will promote a professional, delicious, and
courteous service that is consistent with the academy’s ethos (and maybe their
collective sweet tooth!).
The
successful person will be a Food Prep Ninja, assisting in all kitchen
operations from crafting perfect portions to ensuring our hygiene standards are
sparkle-clean. You will be self-motivated, exceptionally well organised
(especially when faced with a lunchtime rush!), and a fantastic team player. If
you are looking to join an academy with a culture of professional learning and
reflection, where your efforts fuel the future generation, then please step up
to the plate—we want to hear from you!
The successful candidate
will:
·
A
good level of general education
·
Knowledge
of basic food preparation
·
An
ability to understand oral instructions and an ability to read and write in
English
·
A
willingness to undertake training in relevant areas (full training will be
provided)
·
A
caring approach and willingness to work with students
We can offer you:
·
An
attractive, very well resourced working environment
·
Effective
and supportive colleagues
·
Friendly
and well behaved students
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Closing Date: Friday
5th June 2026
Natalie Harrison
01274302400
recruitment@bfa.bdat-acadmemies.org
