We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic General Kitchen Assistant to join our committed and supportive team starting in September 2026. This is a part time position, suitable for someone who is passionate about delivering high‑quality food to our children. Salary: £24,796 - £25,583 FTE ( salary is pro rata ) Actual salary: £10,841 - £11,186 This role provides support to the Catering Manager by assisting in the preparation, cooking and service of food in line with a daily schedule. It supports a high-quality catering service, ensuring full compliance with school policies, food hygiene standards and all relevant Health and Safety regulations. As a General Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Assisting with the preparation of food and drinks for pupils and staff, including basic cooking, in line with agreed menus and portion requirements, as required. Cleaning, caring for and safely using kitchen equipment to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety Preparing, setting up and clearing dining areas before and after service, including the safe movement of furniture, ensuring areas are ready for use and left clean and tidy Serving meals and refreshments to pupils, staff and visitors Cleaning the kitchen, dining areas and equipment throughout the shift, including washing up, sweeping and mopping Checking deliveries on arrival and storing food and supplies correctly in accordance with food safety procedures, as required Supporting school events and catering activities, such as occasional evening events, parents’ evenings or tasting sessions, as required Working in line with food hygiene standards and health and safety regulations to ensure a safe environment for pupils and staff Be aware of dietary preferences. We are looking for someone who: Has good people skills Is passionate about food and customer service Is a great team player Has Food Safety Level 2 certificate in date Has Allergy Awareness Certificate in date Has experience in a similar environment We Offer: A welcoming, supportive staff team Well behaved pupils A school culture that values collaboration and wellbeing How to Apply: Application packs can be obtained by emailing m.turley@hawthorn.bham.sch.uk Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Start date: September 2026 Closing date: 26 th June, 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 6 th July, 2026 NO AGENCIES PLEASE This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check (where applicable) Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.