Kitchen Assistant Grade 1 £24,796 pro rata 10 hours per week, term time only Temporary – required as soon as possible until Friday 17th July 2026 The Governors wish to appoint a committed, highly motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the cook and kitchen team, preparing food, washing dishes and using equipment, as directed. The successful candidate will be responsible for:- • Working alongside the kitchen team, preparing food. • Cleaning plates and loading and using the dishwasher. • Assisting pupils during the meal service, cleaning up all spillages and wiping tables and chairs when necessary at the end of the meal. • Cleaning the kitchen ready for the following day. Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025 Interview date: Thursday 2nd October 2025 Please return completed applications to the school This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Acre Rigg Infant School Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee Tel: 0191 586 4437 Email: acrerigginfants@durhamlearning.net Website: https://www.acrerigg-inf.durham.sch.uk/ VPRS/161