CATERING ASSISTANT

Required ASAP
15 hrs per week (11.15am – 2.15pm Monday to Friday) term-time plus 4 days
NJC APT&C Grade 2 (Point 2)
£8,545 (Actual Salary paid over 12 months in equal payments) £12.65 per hour

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant to support our first class catering service.

The ideal candidate will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You will have a high standard of personal and food hygiene. You will deliver a high level of customer service and be able to work effectively within a team. You will be flexible to work additional hours to cover staff absences and Academy events. You will be enthusiastic, reliable, and a good communicator.

Carnforth High School is a small, community 11-16 school bordering the Lake District. We are a good school with outstanding features in Leadership and Management and Behaviour and Safety. This is a key strategic role, and an opportunity to work with supportive committed staff and be part of the future development of our school. Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school, or contact the School Business Manager for an informal conversation.

Carnforth High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to a DBS (previously CRB) check.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

• Closing date for application: Monday 19th January 2026 9:00am
• Interview date TBC: w/c 19th January 2026 

Completed application forms should be returned FAO: The School Business Manager or emailed to bursar@carnforthhigh.co.uk