General Assistant - Kitchen

The Deanery Church of England Primary School; Thimble End; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

The Deanery Church of England Primary School is seeking a part-time General Assistant - Kitchen to support lunch-time service during term time. Hours are 12.5 per week from 11:15am to 1:45pm, Monday to Friday, with pay at the National Living Wage as an actual annual amount of £7,729.

The role involves food preparation support, serving pupils, table setup and cleaning duties, plus general kitchen tasks. Training will be provided, including Level 2 Food Safety, with safeguarding processes in place

Qualifications

• Previous experience desirable, but training will be given.
• Willingness to undertake Level 2 Food Safety and any other relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of food
• Serving pupils
• Erecting and dismantling tables for lunch
• Cleaning the dining hall
• Washing up
• Kitchen cleaning
• General kitchen duties

Skills

Food safety Level 2

Training provided

Job description

Overview

General Assistant - Kitchen

12.5 Hours per week, Term Time Only (11:15am – 1:45pm, Monday to Friday)

Gross Salary: National Living Wage £25,598 (FTE); £7,729 (actual pay)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of food
• Serving pupils
• Erecting and dismantling tables for lunch
• Cleaning the dining hall
• Washing up
• Kitchen cleaning
• General kitchen duties

Qualifications and requirements

Previous experience desirable, but training will be given. Candidates must be willing to undertake the Level 2 Food Safety and any other relevant training.

Safeguarding and recruitment

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before applying. The successful candidate will be reference-checked.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects everyone who works in the school to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Dates

Closing date for applications: 3 September 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews will take place on: 4 September 2026

How to apply

For further details and an application form, please visit our school website: www.deanery.bham.sch.uk

Additional information

All applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process itself, and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.