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Posted 10 August, 2026

Catering Assistant in Education - York

Blue Arrow - Leeds
Yorkshire and The Humber, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Join Our Team as a School Catering Assistant!\n
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Location: York and surrounding areas

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Working Hours: Typically 8:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday

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Term-Time Only | Flexible Working Available | Minimum 4-Hour Shifts

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Are you looking for flexible work in a friendly and rewarding environment? Blue Arrow is recruiting enthusiastic Catering Assistants to work in schools across York, helping to provide healthy and nutritious meals for pupils throughout the school day.

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Whether you're looking for regular term-time work that fits around family commitments or additional hours to suit your schedule, we'd love to hear from you.

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\nKey Responsibilities\n
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As a School Catering Assistant, you will:

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  • Assist with the preparation and serving of meals
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  • Support the kitchen team during busy service periods
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  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas
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  • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
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  • Assist with stock rotation, storage, and basic food preparation
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  • Provide excellent customer service to pupils, teachers, and school staff
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  • Follow food safety, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
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\nWhat We're Looking For\n
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  • A positive, reliable, and hardworking attitude
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  • Good communication and teamwork skills
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  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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  • Basic food hygiene knowledge (training can be provided)
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  • Previous catering, kitchen, or hospitality experience is desirable but not essential
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  • An Enhanced DBS check is advantageous, although support may be available for suitable candidates
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\nWhat We Offer\n
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  • Competitive rates of pay
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  • Weekly pay every Friday
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  • Flexible shifts to suit your availability
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  • School holidays off
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  • A supportive and welcoming team environment
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  • Opportunities for ongoing assignments across York schools
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  • Dedicated support from your Blue Arrow consultant
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\nApply Today\n
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If you're passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to make a difference in local schools across York, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss available opportunities.

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Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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