General Kitchen Assistant

St John's School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support (24/7)

Thorough induction programme

Well-resourced learning environment

Job summary

St John’s School in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to support the daily operation of the school kitchen. You will assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager, and help maintain the dining area, cleanliness and safety.

The role is 12.5 hours per week during term time plus training days, with benefits including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access to staff wellbeing support. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Satisfactory references.
• Health clearance and checks may be required.
• Probationary period applies.
• CVs cannot be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, cooking and serving of meals under Kitchen Manager guidance.
• Set up and maintain the dining area.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Job description

St John’s School provides special education for children and young people with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, aged two to nineteen. We are part of Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust.

We are looking to recruit General Kitchen Assistant who plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the kitchen.

This includes assisting in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals under the guidance of the Kitchen Manager. The role involves setting up and maintaining the dining area, ensuring food is served efficiently and upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

This role will be 12.5 hours a week, during term time only plus training days.

What we can offer you:

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

A real commitment to staff wellbeing including access to a 24hour year round employee assistance service.

A specialist, determined, committed and friendly staff team

A thorough induction programme

A well-resourced and inspiring learning environment

Closing date for applications: 15th October 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

Start Date: ASAP

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should sufficient applications be received so early application is encouraged.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. CVs cannot be accepted.

BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and corers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.