The role
Birchwood Community High School are looking to appoint a friendly, experienced and enthusiastic kitchen assistant to join our team. The successful candidates will assist in providing a lunchtime service catering for approximately 700 meals a day. Duties will include food preparation and serving healthy meals using fresh ingredients in a safe and compliant operation in line with the school’s policies and procedures.
What's needed?
Experience working in a kitchen environment preferred but not essential. Knowledge of special diets and allergens. Maintain high standards of cleanliness. Team player with positive attitude and have good customer service skills.
How to apply
Please visit for the application pack. If, prior to submitting an application, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit.
We reserve the right to interview before the closing date for the right candidate. Application forms should be returned to.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally CRB).
Key dates
Closing date for application: Thursday 30 April 2026 9am
Interview date: TBC
Start date: ASAP
Key information
Contract type: 18 hours per week Contract Term: Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 INSET days