School Vacancy
Dringhouses Primary School is seeking a general kitchen assistant to work within our busy school kitchen.
Core Responsibilities
* Carries out basic food preparation tasks, for example, weighing-up food, preparing, fruit and vegetables, removing items from ovens prior to service and the setting up and display of food prior to service
* Serving meals to customers
* Tidying up the kitchen and dining room and carrying out cleaning and washing up duties.
* Wiping down all surfaces in storage, preparation and servery areas at the end of service on a daily basis
* Setting up and putting away dining furniture.
* Sweeping and mopping floors
* Removing waste and rubbish to the designated area
* Attend training courses as required including: Food Safety, Health & Hygiene, Health & Safety, Allergen Awareness, Manual Handling
* Follows all school policies and procedures, in particular: School’s Health & Safety Policy, Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, Behaviour Management Policy, Inclusion Policy, Equalities Policy, Confidentiality Policy and Data Protection Policy
* Contributes to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
Qualifications and Attributes
* Basic knowledge and appreciation of the need for a caring approach with children and young people to develop good dietary habits
* Knowledge and understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene
* Be aware of and implement Health & Safety responsibilities
* Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team
* Excellent time management
Application Details
This is a part time, permanent, term time only contract. Working hours are Monday to Friday 10:15am-13:45pm.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration.
Applications are accepted via post or email. Address: Dringhouses Primary School, St Helen's Road, York, YO24 1HW Tel: 01904 553940. Email: cneal@dringhouses.co.uk
Closing date: Sunday 2 November 2025 at 12 midnight Interview date: Afternoon of Tuesday 4 November 2025
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