General Kitchen Assistant - Horton Lodge Special School

Horton Lodge Special School; Leek; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Training & development

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Thinkwell health support

Resumo da vaga

Horton Lodge Special School is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join a small, dedicated catering team during term-time hours (1:30pm–3:30pm, Mondays to Fridays). You will support meal preparation and service for pupils aged 2-11 with complex needs, maintaining high hygiene standards and a safe kitchen environment.

Join a warm, welcoming school community that values safeguarding, teamwork and continuous training.

Qualificações

• Experience in catering or school environment is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow hygiene procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Washing, drying and putting away items used by the catering team.
• Washing, drying and putting away after the lunch service.
• Assist other kitchen staff as part of the team.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen and school environment.
• Promote safeguarding, equality and the overall ethos of the school.

Conhecimentos

Reliable

Team player

Attention to detail

Hygiene standards

Descrição da vaga

Make Every Day Matter

Horton Lodge Special School

Monday to Friday | 1:30pm – 3.30pm | Term-time Only

Are you caring, enthusiastic and passionate about helping children to thrive?

At Horton Lodge Special School, we're looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team as soon as possible on a temporary basis. You will be supporting our dedicated catering team who provide delicious and nutritious meals for our pupils aged 2-11 who have with complex additional needs and disabilities.

This is much more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day in the lives of children and young people with complex and additional needs. The successful candidate will be a hardworking and dedicated team player with excellent attention to details and impeccable hygiene standards.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be at the heart of our school community, supporting pupils by:

• Washing, drying and putting away items used by the catering team.
• Washing, drying and putting away after the lunch service.
• Working as part of the team and assisting other kitchen staff.
• Maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen and school environment.
• Promote safeguarding, equality and the overall ethos of the school

Why Join Horton Lodge?

Every day brings new opportunities, achievements and moments that truly matter.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• A highly rewarding role where you can see the difference you make
• Working with happy, engaging and inspiring pupils
• A beautiful school setting and welcoming environment
• A supportive, experienced and passionate staff team
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health and wellbeing support through the Thinkwell Scheme
• The chance to be part of a school where relationships, care and pupil success are at the heart of everything we do

Come and See Us

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school.

To arrange a visit, please contact us on 01538 306214 or email Emily Farr, School Business Manager, at [e-mail].

Safeguarding Statement

Horton Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to robust recruitment, vetting and induction procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and online searches.

Join us and help create extraordinary opportunities for extraordinary young people.

Because at Horton Lodge, every child deserves the chance to flourish - and every member of staff plays a part in making that happen.