Kitchen Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Buckenham Hall School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering Team. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals to pupils, staff and visitors. The role requires good hygiene and safety practices, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a positive attitude.

Prior kitchen experience is beneficial; full training will be provided. Permanent contract, 35 hours per week across 46 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Hygiene and safety practices in a food preparation environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience in working in a kitchen is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Support daily kitchen operations as part of the Catering Team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Physical fitness

Kitchen experience

Job description

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom and 1 more

Job Description

• Address: Brettenham Park, Suffolk IP7 7PH
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Hours: 35 hours per week, 46 weeks per year
• Contract:Permanent
• Reference: 5358.

We’re looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Old Buckenham Hall School. You’ll join the Catering Team in producing and serving nutritious meals to children, staff and visitors.

You will ideally be able to demonstrate a positive and open attitude with a willingness to learn, and a good understanding of hygiene and safety practices in a food preparation environment. In a kitchen environment excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working as part of the school a caring and patient nature with a genuine interest in supporting children is needed and being physically fit for the demands of the role, including lifting and carrying. Experience in working in a kitchen is beneficial.

All staff, contractors, volunteers have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the school which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct.Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Closing date: 1pm, 30 August 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, social medica checks (including the dark web) and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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