Kitchen Assistant

East Midlands Education Trust; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government / Teachers Pension

SAS Employee Assistance Programme

Cyclescheme

Job summary

Limehurst Academy is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the five-person Catering Team. This part-time role runs 11:00 to 14:15, 16.25 hours per week, term-time only across 39 weeks per year. The successful candidate will contribute to food preparation, service, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a supportive school setting.

The school, part of the East Midlands Education Trust, emphasises a caring environment and high expectations for students. DBS checks and UK eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Time-management skills are essential to support a kitchen team.
• Patience and a positive attitude are important in a school environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with staff and students.
• A good work ethic and reliability are required for a busy catering setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen team as part of the Catering Team.
• Support food preparation and meal service during scheduled hours.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in line with food safety standards.

Skills

Time management

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Work ethic

Job description

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Reference: OCT20263391

Expiry date: 09:00, Fri, 6th Nov 2026

Location: Limehurst Academy

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: All employees:- Local Government / Teachers Pension Scheme Permanent, contracted employees:- SAS Employee Assistance Programme- Cyclescheme

Part Time Term Time Only, 39 weeks a year, 16.25 hours per week (11am - 2:15pm)

Thank you for your interest in the above post at Limehurst Academy. This post is to begin as soon as possible.

Limehurst Academy is an exciting place to work and learn. Our school motto is Achievement in a Caring Environment. You will see when you visit the school and talk to the students, teachers, support staff and governors that we are passionate about what we do: getting the best out of every child whatever their abilities, interests or ambitions. We have high aspirations for everyone who is part of our community whether student or member of staff. With this caring ethos we are looking for skilled staff to join us who have a clear passion for helping young people achieve the absolute best they can. We are proud to be a member of the East Midlands Education Trust.

At Limehurst, we aim to deliver the highest quality teaching, which encourages greater student responsibility and independence in their learning. We aim to understand quickly the changing needs of each individual in our care and prepare them for the next stage of their education. We challenge and support them to succeed beyond what they believe they are capable of in an environment where students feel safe and relationships are good. We provide them with exciting learning opportunities both in the classroom and beyond that will engage and motivate them so that they will want to come to school. We join with them in celebrating their successes.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in June 2026, and we look forward to the publication of the report. The previous inspection, in April 2022, confirmed that the school remains a good school. The report can be found on our website. It begins with the line: “Pupils are unanimous in their praise of Limehurst Academy.” It also says, “Pupils are polite and respectful. In lessons, their conduct is exemplary.” We know our school well but we are not complacent. We are constantly seeking to improve, and deliver outstanding education to the community we serve - a community that we are very proud to be a part of.

This post is a crucial one to the school. We are looking for a brilliant Kitchen Assistant, who will be part of the five-person Catering Team, which is very ably led by the experienced Catering Manager. Time-management skills, patience and a good work ethic are essential, as are excellent interpersonal skills. The job description will give you further details about what we require.

Results in 2025 and 2026 remain strong. Over 50% of our students achieved a Grade 5+ in English & Maths. 41% of our SEN students achieved a Grade 4+ in English & Maths. As has been the case for many years now, all of our headline measures are well above national averages. We are committed to improving yet again this academic year, and we are determined to do so. Our parents and the local community are extremely supportive of the school.

If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 01509 263444 or [e-mail] .

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 9:00am on Friday 6th November 2026.

We reserve the right to call suitable applicants for interview before the closing date.