Kitchen Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Burton upon Trent. In this role, you will prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of hygiene. You will work closely with the Cook/Supervisor to ensure a positive lunchtime experience for pupils. Benefits include a 4-day working week trial, life assurance, and a pension scheme. A commitment to cleanliness and enthusiasm for learning are essential to thrive in this position.

Benefits

4-Day Working Week trial

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Positive, reliable, and ready to help.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to high standards of hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare, cook, and serve meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Support lunchtime supervision for students.
• Assist with food preparation for partner schools.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Communication skills

Commitment to cleanliness

Enthusiasm for learning

Job description

About the Job

Are you someone who loves being part of a friendly team, enjoys practical work, and takes pride in creating tasty, nutritious meals? Do you want a role where your efforts help brighten the school day for children and young people? If so, Trent Acres School is excited to welcome a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to our growing team!

About the Role

As our Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a key part in keeping our kitchen running smoothly and our pupils happily fed. Working closely with our Cook/Supervisor, you'll help prepare, cook and serve meals that pupils genuinely enjoy. Every day brings something new – from supporting food prep on site to helping prepare meals for partner schools and ensuring lunchtimes are safe, smooth and positive for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare, cook and serve meals – including catering for special dietary needs
• Keep the kitchen, equipment and dining areas clean, tidy and hygienic
• Support food preparation for our school and occasionally for partner schools
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety
• Assist with stock checks and report shortages or issues
• Record meal numbers, cancellations and changes
• Support lunchtime supervision to help children enjoy a safe, positive break
• Report behaviour concerns to teaching staff when needed

Qualities & Qualifications

• Positive, reliable and ready to get stuck in
• Able to work well in a friendly, fast‑paced environment
• Committed to cleanliness, safety and high food hygiene standards
• A great communicator with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Keen to take part in training and grow within the role

Benefits

• You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• 4‑Day Working Week trial – work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while receiving your full‑time pay
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) – choose the package right for you, including 100‑s of discount options, Cycle to Work schemes, Electric Car Purchase scheme, Critical illness cover and Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support)

About the School

Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers from 30 to 60, with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team focused on the delivery of high quality, child‑centred, bespoke packages of care and education. Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton‑on‑Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Other Information

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.