Kitchen Assistant

St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St Patrick’s Primary School within the St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust seeks a Kitchen Assistant on a part-time basis (12.5 hours/week, 38 weeks/year). Hours: 11:30am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday. Salary: Grade 1, Point 3 £25,615 FTE per year. Closing date: Mon 5 Oct by 10am.

Start date: ASAP; Interview w/c 12 Oct 2026. A caring Catholic environment with strong ethos and community involvement. Applicants with kitchen experience in a school setting are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary school context or kitchen environment.
• Will engage with professional development opportunities.
• Highly motivated with ambition for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out kitchen work in a pleasant and professional manner, to the required standard, as directed by the Head Cook.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in line with policies.

Skills

Motivated

Team player

Job description

Kitchen Assistant Permanent

Part-time 12.5 hours per week over 38 weeks per year

11:30am - 2:00pm, Monday to Friday Salary: Grade 1, Point 3 £25,615 Annually (FTE)

Closing date: Monday 5th October by 10am

Start date: ASAP Interview date:

Week commencing 12th October 2026

We are excited to welcome a new or experienced kitchen assistant to our hard-working and motivated staff team. This is an exciting time for our school as we welcome our new headteacher and look ahead to a time of development and improvement.

We will offer you:

• A Catholic Primary School for children aged 3-11, joining the St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
• A diverse school community with wonderful children who enjoy learning.
• A caring ethos centred on dignity, compassion and celebrating each child’s uniqueness.
• An environment where staff are valued and supported.

The Governors are looking for a committed kitchen assistant who:

• Is highly motivated and self-driven with an ambition for excellence.
• Will fully engage with professional development opportunities.
• Has experience and success in working in a primary school context or within a kitchen environment.
• Will engage fully with our supportive community.

We would like to work with someone who:

• Will carry out kitchen work in a pleasant and professional manner, to the required standard, as directed by the Head Cook.
• Is committed to the vision and ethos of our strong Catholic Primary School.
• Is a team player who has high expectations for all children.

St Patrick’s will offer you:

• A welcoming and happy school with a strong Catholic ethos.
• Enthusiastic children who love to learn inside and outside the classroom.
• A committed, nurturing and hardworking staff team, determined to achieve the very best outcomes for the children they teach.
• Supportive parents, governors and parishes who work in partnership.

We welcome visits to school. To arrange a visit please contact the Headteacher, Sarah McCall at 0114 2456183.

The Governors of St Patrick’s Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. The role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self disclosure.

The applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. The role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure. Our safeguarding policy can be found here: https://www.st patricks.sheffield.sch.uk/page/?title=Safeguarding&pid=44

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