Kitchen Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Gravesend is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their Catering Team. The role is part-time, requiring 12.5 hours weekly, with responsibilities including food preparation, serving staff and pupils, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should be flexible and motivated, with or without kitchen experience. The position offers a pro-rated salary and benefits, along with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing Continued Professional Development

Two family days

Half‑day Christmas Shopping Leave

Access to Local Government Pension scheme / Teachers’ Pensions

Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers

Annual Flu Jab offer

Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential.
• Flexible, adaptable and motivated to support the school’s food service.

Responsibilities

• Provide extra support in the kitchen, covering absence and assisting the Chef Manager.
• Perform basic food preparation and serve pupils and staff.
• Wash up, keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.
• Attend and complete training (paid by the school) and wear provided uniform.

Skills

Flexible

Adaptability

Motivation to support food service

Job description

Role Overview

Wrotham Road Primary School is looking for a hardworking, flexible member of staff to join the Catering Team as a Catering Assistant. The post is 12.5 hours per week from 11.15am to 1.45pm, Monday to Friday, for 38 weeks per year. The full‑time equivalent salary is £24,513, with a pro‑rated salary of £7,033.77 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide extra support in the kitchen, covering absence and assisting the Chef Manager.
• Perform basic food preparation and serve pupils and staff.
• Wash up, keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.
• Attend and complete training (paid by the school) and wear provided uniform.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential.
• Flexible, adaptable and motivated to support the school’s food service.

Safeguarding and Disclosures

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Shortlisted candidates will also undergo an online search, and have the opportunity to address any concerns.

References

Two references are required prior to commencement of employment.

Early Applications

Early applications are encouraged; the Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Benefits

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half‑day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme / Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing