Kitchen Assistant

Garth Hill College; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Binfield Church Of England Primary School is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to join our on-site catering team. This part-time role offers 10 hours per week during term time, with shifts 11.30am to 1.30pm from Monday to Friday, delivering essential support for school meals.

Salary is £12.85 per hour, plus London Weighting, with opportunities to develop in a busy school kitchen. We value teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to high-quality food for children.

Qualifications

• Term Time Only role
• Hours: 10 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Support school kitchen operations during meal times.
• Assist with food preparation and serving.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.

Job description

• Employer: Binfield Church Of England Primary School
• Salary: £12.85 (plus London Weighting)
• Location: Binfield Church Of England Primary School
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time
• Hours: 10 hours per week. 11.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday.
• Closing Date: 11/09/2026 at 14:28
• Reference: Pri/26/343583

Monday to Friday: 11.30am to 1.30pm. 10 hours per week Term Time Only.

We are a lovely, welcoming school who are committed to providing high-quality training and development and would love for you to join our team.

We have a fantastic on-site kitchen, producing excellent quality, freshly made lunches for our children and staff, under the guidance and leadership of our experienced Chef Manager. We are looking for a friendly Kitchen Assistant to join our team, to continue our mission of delivering a high standard of food quality to our school community.

This position offers excellent work-life balance as its a Term Time Only role with hours that can fit around family life.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in a busy kitchen, within a school environment.

We can offer you:

• A well-resourced school that is focused on children becoming effective and empowered learners
• A team of hardworking and enthusiastic professionals
• Continuous learning and development within the role

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.