Kitchen Assistant

The Dean Close Foundation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Dean Close Foundation is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support a high-quality food service for pupils and staff. The role covers 35 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

You will maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, dining area and equipment, assist during service, operate the dishwasher, and help with stock rotation and waste procedures. Candidates must follow Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and safeguarding requirements, undertake relevant training, and build positive relationships

Qualifications

• Health & Safety awareness
• Food Hygiene compliance
• Safeguarding requirements
• Willingness to undertake training

Responsibilities

• Assist during service to ensure smooth operation
• Operate the dishwasher and support cleaning duties
• Clear and clean dining areas and utensils
• Sanitise food preparation spaces and equipment
• Assist with stock rotation and inventory control
• Support waste and recycling procedures
• Follow Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and safeguarding policies
• Build positive, professional relationships within the school community

Job description

Dean Close Foundation is looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support the delivery of a high-quality food service to pupils and staff. This role is working 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

The role is maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen, dining room and associated areas, including equipment and utensils.

Key responsibilities include assisting during service, operating the dishwasher, clearing and cleaning dining areas, sanitising food preparation spaces, stock rotation, and supporting waste and recycling procedures.

The successful candidate will follow all Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and safeguarding requirements, undertake relevant training, and build positive, professional relationships within the school community.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

At Dean Close Foundation, our values of love, courage, and contribution underpin everything we do. As part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to contribute your ideas, develop professionally, and make a meaningful difference to colleagues across the Foundation.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.