Kitchen Assistant

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Bridlington; Hybrid; GBP 6,100 - 6,200; Part time

Job summary

Boynton Primary School in Bridlington is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the lunchtime service for pupils. You will assist in serving meals, supervise pupils during lunch, and help keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and safe.

The role is term time only, 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Basic food hygiene knowledge is required or training can be provided; you should be reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a small team while safeguarding

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene; training can be provided.
• Reliable and punctual with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to pupils.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash up, clean, and store kitchen equipment appropriately.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and school policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene basics

Punctuality

Job description

£6,058 - £6,154 per year ( Grade 3A term time pro rata)

Campaign

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Term Entry

Fixed term until 31 August 2027 (Due to Budget Constraints)

Type Hours

Part time (10 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Boynton Primary School, Boynton, Bridlington, YO16 4XQ

• Monday to Friday: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (2 hours per day)

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Boynton Primary School. The role involves supporting the daily lunchtime service by serving meals to pupils, supervising their safety, and ensuring the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and tidy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to pupils in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash up, clean, and store kitchen equipment appropriately.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and school policies at all times.

Requirements:

• A positive and friendly attitude with a willingness to work as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety (training can be provided).
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Reliable and punctual with good communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Additional Information:

• This role is term time only, meaning you will not be required to work during school holidays.
• You will work in a small school kitchen and be responsible for maintaining its cleanliness.
• The position requires some physical duties, including setting up tables and chairs.

Schools applications

This school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

If selected for interview, an online search will be conducted for candidates. This is in line with KCSiE 2022.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.