Kitchen Assistant

Matthew Moss High School; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 7,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Smart Clinic

Job summary

Matthew Moss High School is seeking a friendly and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our school kitchen team. You will help provide healthy meals for pupils and work as part of a supportive team in a busy but welcoming environment.

The role is part-time, term-time only, 12.5 hours per week, with duties including washing up, basic food prep, and service. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred, but training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety and school policies.
• Excellent communication skills with clear spoken English.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Wash up and clean to a high standard.
• Food preparation and service.
• Basic Food Hygiene training will be provided if not held.
• Contribute to transformational ethos and CPD focused on curriculum.
• Work with students and staff in a busy school kitchen.
• Cycle to work scheme available and support from Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Health and Safety

Communication

Team work

English (spoken)

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About This Role

12.5 Hours per week / Term Time only / Permanent / 12.00pm - 2.30pm / Monday – Friday.

Reference

0485

Grade

2

Salary

£7,470 - £7,588

Term

Part-time, Term-time

Type

Support

Hours

12.5

Required September 2026.

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our welcoming school kitchen team. This position is offering the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team while helping to provide healthy and enjoyable meals for our learners.

If you are organised, enthusiastic and enjoy working with others in a busy but friendly environment, we would love to hear from you!

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety and be committed to adhering to school policies and procedures


• Have excellent communication skills with an understanding of verbal and written instructions.


• Have the ability to work as a member of a team and on their own initiative without supervision.


• Having the ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Duties To Include

• Washing up and cleaning to a high standard


• Food preparation and service


• Ideally the candidate will hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, however training will be provided for the successful candidate.


• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos


• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience


• Wonderful students who enjoy learning


• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team


• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff


• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)


• Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a \"Good\" Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contact [e-mail]