Description Salary: £14,848 Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time, term time only Closing date: 30 October 2025 Interview date: TBC How to apply: Applicants can apply through the following link – Assistant Kitchen Manager Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment We are looking to appoint an Assistant Kitchen Manager for one of our busy, vibrant Academy kitchens at Thorton Grove Academy. Our Academies are inclusive, with the highest academic standards. The happiness, well-being and success of our pupils is at the center of everything we do. The successful candidate must: Have a knowledge of food preparation Be to lead and motivate staff Demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm for training and progression Have an ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature and control sheets Be able to communicate with all kitchen, staff and pupils Display and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene Able to encourage children to select a balanced meal Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies Take charge of the kitchen and the catering staff in the absence of the Kitchen Manager We can offer you: a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues; excellent professional development and promotion opportunities; membership to Perkbox discount scheme; subsidised private health care with Benenden Health The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post. Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification. CVs are not accepted. Closing date: 30th October 2025 This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a social media check and satisfactory references. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.