General Kitchen Assistant, Wath Academy X 2 posts

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Wath upon Dearne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Full training

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council at Wath Academy, Rotherham, is seeking two General Kitchen Assistants. These permanent, part-time roles offer 10 hours per week during lunchtimes, aligned with term-time (45.8 weeks).

You will assist with meal preparation, cooking and serving, while upholding high hygiene standards and keeping the dining area clean. Training is provided, and a uniform is supplied. For inquiries, email [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in team-based kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Willingness to work during lunchtime and school hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Support efficient, fast-paced catering service.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Clean food preparation areas and kitchens to required standards.
• Work as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Flexible approach

Hygiene awareness

Tools

Uniform provided

Job description

General Kitchen Assistant, Wath Academy X 2 posts

Job details

Salary £13.45 per hour
Contractual hours 10
Basis Part time
Region Rotherham
Job category/type Catering
Date posted 30/10/2026
Job reference REQ24320
Attachments Job Profile Band A.docx
Benefits Package.doc

Job description

Directorate: Corporate Services

Permanent, Part-time, 10 hours per week

Location: Wath Academy, Sandygate, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7NW

We are seeking two General Kitchen Assistants to join our friendly and hardworking team at Wath Academy. This is a permanent, term-time only position (45.8 weeks) working 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during the lunchtime period.

About the Role

As part of our busy school catering team, you will play an important rolein providinghigh-quality meals to pupils and ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming dining environment. It is a rewarding role that fits around school hours.

The main duties include

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Supporting the delivery of an efficient and fast-paced catering service.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards.
• Cleaning food preparation areas, kitchens and associated spaces to the required standards.
• Working as part of a dedicated team.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Has a positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Takes pride in providing excellent customer service.
• Understands the importance of food hygiene and cleanliness.

What We Offer

• Permanent, term-time only employment.
• Working hours that fit around family commitments.
• Full training.
• A provided uniform.

For any queries relating to the vacancy, please email: [e-mail]

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.