Doncaster school bids farewell to beloved kitchen staff member who is retiring after 37 years

Jenny White started as a General Kitchen Assistant at Bentley High Street Primary School in 1984.

Back then she worked in the scullery but during her 37 years has worked her way up to a Senior General Kitchen Assistant.

And now at the age of 77, she has made the decision to retire.

The cook in charge at the school, Mandi Phillips, has worked closely with Jenny over the last six years, said: “She knows the names of every child at this school.

“And considering we have more than 400 pupils at a time that is no small feat.”

In the kitchen, some of the areas that Jenny was in charge of were gravy, custard, and food cooked in pots.

Before she came to work at Bentley High Street Primary School she was a manager at British Homestore.

It was after the birth of her first child that she started working in the kitchen.

“She has loved working at this school,” Mandi said.

“She is always here early in the morning and late at night.”

Mandi says that Jenny has thrived working at the school and that she is always smiling at work and a pleasure to be around.

“Jenny has always been very level headed and calm,” Mandi said.

“She’s so organised all the time a real skill to have in this job.

"It has helped our kitchens run smoothly.

“She’s been an absolute pleasure to work with through the years.”

Jenny is retiring to spend more time with her husband Ronnie, her daughter Kirsten and her two grandchildren.

According to Mandi she is one of the longest-serving employees of the Doncaster School of Catering.

“Jenny loved and was devoted to the school,” Mandi said.

“A truly lovely lady and an inspiration.

“She has been loveable, kind, and generous.”

All of the staff at Bentley High Street Primary School want to wish Jenny a happy and relaxing retirement.

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