Kitchen Assistant

KEDLESTON GROUP; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization is seeking a hardworking individual to join their catering team in Liverpool. The role involves assisting in meal preparation and service for students with special needs. You will maintain food hygiene standards and work collaboratively within a passionate team. Benefits include a competitive salary, professional development, and various employee perks, including a £500 refer-a-friend bonus and health insurance. Commitment to safeguarding is crucial, and successful candidates must undergo a DBS check.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Pension contributions

Refer-a-friend bonus

Life insurance

Employee assistance service

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in food preparation and serving.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for students and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Support kitchen operations and team tasks.

Skills

Team collaboration

Food hygiene knowledge

Cooking skills

Reliability

Job description

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and hard‑working colleague to join our catering team and contribute to the smooth, efficient running of our school kitchen. The department is well‑resourced, with excellent facilities to support high‑quality food preparation and service. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our school community and providing nutritious meals for our students.

The successful candidate will be:

• Ambitious for young people and committed to supporting their wellbeing
• Reliable, positive and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Keen to continually develop their skills, with a collaborative approach
• Enthusiastic and able to contribute to a warm, professional kitchen team

You will be required to:

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals to students and staff
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness
• Work as part of a team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently
• Follow school and statutory food safety procedures at all times
• Help with general kitchen duties, including cleaning, tidying and stock rotation

Benefits & Compensation

• a competitive salary
• a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running
• continued professional development and training
• Pension contributions
• a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Additional benefits include:

• £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• OFSTED bonuses
• life insurance
• cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
• discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
• birthday treats
• long service and employee of the month awards
• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

Olsen House is a very special place indeed. We cater for some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people in society. All our pupils have an Education Health and Care plan, which describes additional need in Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Many are on the autism spectrum and a considerable proportion have several comorbid additional needs. Many of our young people can present with behaviours of concern and it takes a very special person to support them. We serve children and families from the Merseyside area and beyond. Our success is based on establishing exceptionally powerful relationships, helping pupils to develop pro‑social skills that enable them to navigate society more successfully. We operate without sanctions, and we use reward to achieve a calm learning environment for all, modifying behaviour over the long term. Our emphasis is always to support pupils make choices that are positive for everyone.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self‑declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.