Catering Assistant

Location: Leeds

Type: Temporary, Full-time

Contractual hours: 22.5

Time since posting: 10 hours ago

Job Details

Job title and organisation: Catering Assistant - Trinity Academy Leeds

Salary: Scale 1c (Point 3) - Actual Salary £13,577

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10am - 2.30pm (Term time only + 10 days)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Trinity Academy Leeds

Closing Date and Time: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 8am

Introduction

This is an exciting time to join the founding team of an outstanding school, Trinity Academy Leeds as it continues to grow and develop. Trinity Academy Leeds opened its doors in September 2021 to 240 students from across the city and has already established a strong culture of excellence where all staff are united under the same shared mission, to enrich and strengthen the life choices and chances of the young people in east Leeds and beyond. Our school is now in its sixth year and currently has 1187 students on roll. We had our first Ofsted inspection in May 2024 and achieved 'outstanding in all areas'.

Trinity Academy Leeds is part of a wider family of schools, Trinity Multi Academy Trust. TMAT is proud to have transformed the life chances of thousands of pupils across its existing academies, and our core values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility run through all aspects of academy life. Our secondary schools consistently achieve academic results which place them in the top 10% of highest performing schools in the country and receive national and international recognition for the quality of their provision.

Role Purpose

We are now looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join the catering team. Working under the Catering Manager, you will deliver a high-quality catering service for students, staff, and visitors to the Academy, whilst ensuring high standards for health, safety, and food hygiene.

What We Need

Basic numeracy and literacy
Experience of working within a catering role (this does not need to have been in a paid role)
Knowledge of basic cooking skills
Knowledge of food preparation and food handling skills
Team player

What We Offer

The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of hundreds of young people.
Opportunities for development and career progression.
Range of benefits including reduced cost health cover and access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

Additional Information

You must be fully committed to maximising opportunities for children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining an ambitious, forward-thinking Academy Trust that sets high standards for our schools and academies.

Start Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 8am; Monday 2nd November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Apply now! For further information on this role, the benefits of working for the trust, and how to apply, visit our recruitment website. Here you can also view our Staff Prospectus.

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply, please follow their application instructions.

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We are now looking to appoint a Catering Assistant to join the catering team. Working under the Catering Manager you will deliver a high-quality catering service for students, staff and visitors to the Academy, whilst ensuring high standards for health, safety and food hygiene. What we need?

Basic numeracy and literacy
Experience of working within a catering role (this does not need to have been in a paid role)
Knowledge of basic cooking skills
Knowledge of food preparation and food handling skills
Team player, You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining an ambitious forward-thinking Academy Trust that sets the standards for our family of schools and academies.

This is an exciting time to join the founding team of an outstanding school, Trinity Academy Leeds as it continues to grow and develop. Trinity Academy Leeds opened its doors in September 2021 to 240 students from across the city and has already established a strong culture of excellence where all staff are united under the same shared mission, to enrich and strengthen the life choices and chances of the young people in east Leeds and beyond. Our school is now in its sixth year and currently has 1187 students on roll. We had our first Ofsted inspection in May 2024 and achieved 'outstanding in all areas'.

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