Kitchen Assistant

East Midlands Education Trust; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SAS Employee Assistance Programme

Cyclescheme

Job summary

Limehurst Academy in Shepshed is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team. The role runs 11:00–14:15, Monday to Friday, 16.25 hours per week across 39 weeks of term time, with permanent status.

You will work closely with the five-person catering team under the catering manager to support meal preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen standards. The successful candidate will have strong time-management, patience, and excellent interpersonal skills, helping us deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Experience in school or institutional catering preferred.
• Good communication with students and staff.
• Ability to work term-time hours (16.25 per week).

Responsibilities

• Assist the catering team with daily kitchen tasks and meal prep.
• Serve meals and support lunch service to pupils.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in kitchen and dining area.

Skills

Time management

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Work ethic

Job description

Catering Limehurst Academy Permanent Vacancy Reference: OCT20263391 Closes Dec 08, 2026 at 12:09 PM

Description

Dear Candidate
Kitchen Assistant
11am - 2.15pm, Monday - Friday (16.25 hours per week). 39 weeks (Term time only). Permanent post.
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.

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

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