Kitchen assistant

Old Buckenham Hall Address: Brettenham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7PH Salary: £12.71 per hour Hours: 35 hours per week, 46 weeks per year Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible Reference: 5181 We're looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Old Buckenham Hall School . You'll join the Catering Team in producing and serving nutritious meals to children, staff and visitors, contracted to 35 hours per week. You would be able to have a positive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn, a good understanding of hygiene and safety practices in a food preparation environment. In a kitchen environment excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Working as part of the school a caring and patient nature with a genuine interest in supporting children is needed and being physically fit for the demands of the role, including lifting and carrying. Previous experience in working in a kitchen is beneficial. All staff, contractors, volunteers have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the school which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated. How to apply Please complete your application by visiting our recruitment website . Closing date: 1pm, 3 July 2026 Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised. 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. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, social medica checks (including the dark web) and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’. Find out more by visiting our website . We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age. We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction. Charity Registration Number 528752