Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD
Salary: £12.86 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)
Start: November 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About The Role
As our Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a key role in preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring pupils enjoy a safe and welcoming dining experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
* Keep the kitchen running smoothly – from cooking and cleaning to helping with food service.
* Set up and maintain dining areas, equipment, and utensils to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
* Support the breakfast and lunch service, ensuring everything is ready, fresh, and served on time.
* Follow Health & Safety and food hygiene standards to maintain a safe environment for all.
* Work as part of a caring, supportive team, stepping in to help during busy times or staff absences.
Who We Are We Looking For
You’re reliable, energetic, and take pride in doing your best work. Whether you’re serving meals with a smile or keeping the kitchen spotless, you understand how your role helps the whole school thrive.
You’ll Bring
* A Basic Food Hygiene qualification – or a willingness to train.
* A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
* The ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
* A team player attitude with great communication skills.
* A passion for helping create a safe, welcoming environment for pupils every day.
About Us
Hillingdon Manor is an independent specialist school for autistic pupils aged 11 to 19, offering a personalised, autism‑specific education that nurtures each pupil’s strengths and abilities. Guided by our core values – Ready, Respectful, and Safe – we create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits via the Vista Benefit Platform
* Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support
You will be entitled to 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, and have the option to work a 4‑day working week (4DWW) subject to successful completion of probation and not a contractual benefit.
Commitment to Care
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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