Job title: PERMANENT PART TIME KITCHEN ASSISTANT
School name: Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Address: Longthwaite Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9JR
Email:
Telephone no:
Age range: 3-7 years
NOR: 160
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Lloyd
Employer: Cumberland Council
Application closing date: 12 noon on Friday 20th March 2026
Salary: OP1 (FTE salary £24, 413 pro rata, £12.65 per hour)
Hours: 11.30am – 1.30pm Monday to Friday term time only
Job category/type: Operations/kitchen assistant
Post details:
Required as soon as possible
Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a friendly and vibrant school. The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic kitchen team member to join the kitchen team to support smooth service during lunchtimes.
The successful candidates will:
* hold a Level 2 Food hygiene and Allergens qualification - or be willing to complete these
* Be willing to undertake relevant training when required and ideally have experience of working in a busy kitchen
* Have good organisation skills
* Have good communication skills both with adults and children
Wigton Nursery and Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a safeguarding declaration form.
The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and, where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.
Application pack and further details are available from:
* the school office:
* the school website:
PLEASE NOTE - CVs cannot be accepted. Only applications completed using the Cumberland application form will be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Friday 20th March 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 23rd March 2026
Interviews: week commencing 23rd March 2026
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on
Please return completed application forms to the school office by the closing date above.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.65 per hour
Experience:
* Chef: 1 year (preferred)
* Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
* Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person