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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly and supportive catering team. This role is vital in helping us provide a healthy, positive lunchtime experience for all pupils.
You will work under the direction of the Catering Manager to support the preparation, serving and clearing of school meals, ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety and organisation at all times.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for someone who will contribute positively to our school community and uphold our values. The successful candidate will:
1. Manage their time effectively and work efficiently during busy periods
2. Work confidently both independently and as part of a team
3. Understand and follow health & safety and food hygiene procedures
4. Have high personal standards and take pride in their work
5. Communicate clearly and positively with colleagues and pupils
6. Be punctual, reliable and trustworthy
7. Support our commitment to promoting healthy choices and a welcoming lunchtime environment
Main Responsibilities
8. Washing up and carrying out general kitchen duties
9. Cleaning the kitchen, equipment and surrounding areas following established routines
10. Preparing food and assisting with basic cooking
11. Serving food and supporting pupils to make balanced choices
12. Ensuring correct portion control in line with nutritional standards
13. Supporting the catering team during service
14. Disposing of rubbish appropriately
15. Following all school policies including safeguarding, confidentiality, equal opportunities and health & safety
16. Undertaking relevant training to Level 1 and or 2 Food Hygiene and safety award
17. Carrying out any reasonable duties requested by the Headteacher
What we can offer:
18. Kind, caring, hardworking and motivated children
19. A friendly, supportive and committed staff team
20. A positive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
21. A school on an exciting journey of ongoing improvement and development
22. Full commitment to professional development opportunities
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Interested applicants should apply via our recruiting platform My New Term by clicking the link below, where you can upload a CV to auto‑populate your application form.