Pot Wash Assistant
Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.
We are looking for a self-motivated person to join our dedicated, friendly Catering team as a Pot Wash Assistant.
The successful applicant will provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service and will also be responsible for keeping the kitchen and dining areas in a clean and tidy state.
You will assist with the ensuring the pots, pans, kitchen utensils, cutlery and crockery are in pristine condition for food preparation and service.
Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 over 7 days, between 9am and 8:30pm
In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:
- Annual closed periods between Christmas and New Year
- Free meal during working hours
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with Legal and General (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8%)
- Death in Service Gratuity
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff Lodging (where available)
If you wish to apply for this role, then please download and complete the attached application form and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the position, then please contact the Front of House Manager, Paula Stringer at ps@ampleforth.org.uk
Closing date for Applications is 12:00 noon, Friday 13th November 2026
Interviews may take place before the closing date.
We are based in a rural location. Having your own transport is essential.
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
