General Kitchen Assistant

Benton Park School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Free parking

Wellbeing services

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Benton Park School in Rawdon near Leeds is seeking a reliable General Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team. You will help prepare food and drinks, set up serving areas, wash crockery, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced environment.

We offer professional development, a supportive leadership team, free onsite parking, and access to wellbeing and employee benefits as part of our community-focused school.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Commitment to a high standard of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food and drinks on a daily basis and for a wide variety of events, within a fast-paced environment
• Set up the service and dining areas and deliver a positive dining experience
• Wash crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils, all kitchen equipment, walls and floors in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintain excellent cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas
• Ensure Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are adhered to
• Maintain effective food labelling system of prepared foods.

Job description

Benton Park School is a thriving, inclusive comprehensive school located in Rawdon, on the outskirts of Leeds. With over 1,500 students—including a vibrant Sixth Form of over 200—we are proud to serve a diverse and supportive local community. Our recent move into a £28.5 million state-of-the-art building has created an inspiring environment for learning and working, underpinned by cutting‑edge classroom technologies.

We are looking for a highly motivated, positive colleague who can contribute to maintaining excellent standards in all areas of school life. A team player, you will have the ability to form high‑quality relationships with staff, students, and families alike.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented colleague to join our vibrant and ambitious school as a General Kitchen Assistant. You would play a vital role in supporting our vibrant school community and helping to shape a strong, positive, and successful learning experience for all students.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher who can demonstrate the ability to:

• Assist in the preparation of food and drinks on a daily basis and for a wide variety of events, within a fast‑paced environment
• Set up the service and dining areas and deliver a positive dining experience
• Wash crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils, all kitchen equipment, walls and floors in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintain excellent cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas
• Ensure Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations are adhered to
• Maintain effective food labelling system of prepared foods.

As a valued member of our team we can offer you:

• A commitment to continued professional development
• An experienced, highly committed and supportive leadership team
• Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a market leading employee assistance programme with some fantastic wellbeing services such as counselling, physical health therapy services, financial advice and interactive self‑help content
• Access to a wide range of discounts from the nation's leading retailers
• Cycle to Work Scheme

As part of the Moorlands Learning Trust, we are committed to delivering a truly aspirational education for all. Our school vision—“Together we belong, develop character and achieve excellence”—captures our belief in the power of community, personal growth, and high achievement. We are proud to be a school that goes from strength to strength, with good behaviour and attendance and strong outcomes and destinations for our students.

Our values—Kindness, Resilience, and Responsibility—shape our culture and guide every interaction. They underpin our commitment to developing confident, compassionate, and capable young people who are ready to make a positive contribution to society.

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be made subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.