Overview
St Stephen's Junior School is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our After School Club team.
The post holder will work in in our school kitchen and be responsible for the preparation and delivery of an afternoon snack to all our children. This includes both hot and cold food for an average of 70 children every day. We have strict hygiene requirements and health and safety protocols within the kitchen environment and the successful candidate should either have a current Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or have some experience in food handling, food safety and good hygiene practice. An up to date training course in Food Hygiene and allergens would be required before starting work.
The hours are 2 hours per day during school term time only. (10 hours per week 2.30pm – 4.30pm) The hourly rate is £12.71 and salary is averaged out over a year and paid monthly.
Please note that applications from candidates without this level of experience or certification will not proceed to the next stage of interviews.
St. Stephen's Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such we make rigorous checks on all new staff appointed to our school to ensure our vetting process protects and keeps our children safe. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and is therefore subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please also be aware that the school undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self disclosure form prior to interview and disclose any relevant criminal history. Further information on convictions or cautions that are protected can be found in the Self Disclosure Form.
If you would like further information on any of these posts, please either ring the school direct on or email
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Application question(s):
* Please provide details of your experience in safe food preparation and food handling
Work Location: In person