Catering Assistant at Bradford Forster Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/BFA/06370
  Location
Fenby Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 8RG
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
Annually (Actual)Band 3 NJC 3 £9047.08
 Fixed Term End Date
Fri 23rd Jul, 2027
  Closing Date
9:00am, Fri 5th Jun, 2026
  Start Date
1 X June 2026 1 x September 2026
  Positions Available
2
   Positions Available        2
  Interview Date(s)
Thursday 11th June 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Thursday 11th June 2026
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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


Contact Details

  Natalie Harrison
  01274302400
  recruitment@bfa.bdat-acadmemies.org


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