Kitchen Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Education Group is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support lecturers and students at West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds. The role is a casual contract offering up to 15 hours per week (Tuesday and Friday).

You will assist with practical sessions, keep kitchens clean and stocked, and uphold high standards of food hygiene and safety. Experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is desirable; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in kitchen, catering or hospitality is desirable.
• Basic understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to follow instructions and keep a clean, organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and set up practical kitchen sessions.
• Clean and organise kitchen areas and equipment.
• Support students during practical activities.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Assist with safe storage, labeling and rotation of ingredients, stock checks, waste disposal and ensuring kitchens are ready for teaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Patient approach

Education

Health and Safety qualification

Food Safety qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• Casual contract, up to 15 hours per week (Tuesday Friday)

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support our Lecturers and students within our training kitchens. You will help prepare and set up practical kitchen sessions, clean and organise kitchen areas and equipment, support students during practical activities and help maintain high standards of food hygiene, Food Safety and Health & Safety. You will also assist with the safe storage, labelling and rotation of ingredients, stock checks, waste disposal and ensuring kitchens are ready for teaching activities.

Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment would be desirable, although training can be provided for the right candidate. You should have a basic understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene and safe working practices, with the ability to follow instructions and procedures and maintain a clean, organised and safe environment. Good communication skills, reliability and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are important, as is a patient and supportive approach when working with students. Health and Safety or Food Safety qualifications would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working in a busy, practical environment. You will need to be calm, organised, approachable and willing to learn, with a flexible and positive attitude towards supporting the wider department. Full training will be provided where required, and you will be expected to undertake relevant Food Safety, Health & Safety, safeguarding and other professional development training as appropriate.

What the school offers its staff

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.