General Kitchen Assistant

Job description

SCHOOL VACANCY

Yearsley Grove Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join their kitchen staff team as a General Kitchen Assistant within their school led kitchen, term time only.

As a General kitchen Assistant your role will be to support the Cook/Catering Manager in delivering an effective catering service operating to the highest standards of food safety. On a daily basis you will be carrying out basic food preparation, setting out and clearing away dining furniture, serving meals to pupils and staff, washing up and cleaning the kitchen and dining room.

You will be a valued member of our friendly team who is reliable, dependable and committed working approx. 10.00am until 1.30pm Monday and Tuesday then 10.30am until 1.30pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday totalling to 16 hours per week over 5 days.

Term time only. Occasional additional hours may be required.

If required, full training will be provided, including Level 2 Award in Food Safety.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

For further details and an application pack, please contact the school on [email protected]

An application form is available to download from the school website [email protected] . Please submit completed forms by post or electronically to: [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 9 November 2026 at 12 midnight.

Interview date: W/C Monday 16 November 2026

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