Kitchen Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Stonegate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Outcomes First Group, through Acorn Education, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join Bricklehurst Manor School’s on-site catering team. You will support the Cook/Supervisor with meal preparation, serving and daily kitchen administration, while ensuring high standards of hygiene and a welcoming dining environment for pupils.

We value reliability, flexibility, and resilience in a busy school kitchen. Driving licence is required, and experience in catering or home-cooked food helps you thrive in

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene desirable.
• Have catering experience or experience preparing home-cooked food.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, including catering for special dietary requirements.
• Supporting the delivery and serving of school meals.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment. Following food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Helping to monitor food supplies and report any shortages or concerns.
• Assisting with record keeping, meal orders, and daily kitchen administration.
• Supporting pupils during lunchtime to ensure meals are enjoyed in a safe and positive environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient and well-organised kitchen service.
• Are resilient, dependable, and able to remain calm under pressure.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Do you enjoy working as part of a friendly team and take pride in preparing and serving nutritious meals? We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to help create a positive dining experience for our pupils while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and safety. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is hardworking, reliable, and passionate about supporting young people through the provision of healthy, enjoyable meals. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the Cook/Supervisor with the preparation, serving, and delivery of meals. You'll help ensure our kitchen and dining areas are clean, safe, and welcoming, while contributing to a positive lunchtime environment for pupils.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, including catering for special dietary requirements.
• Supporting the delivery and serving of school meals.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment.Following food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Helping to monitor food supplies and report any shortages or concerns.
• Assisting with record keeping, meal orders, and daily kitchen administration.
• Supporting pupils during lunchtime to ensure meals are enjoyed in a safe and positive environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient and well-organised kitchen service.
• Basic Food Hygiene desirable
• Have catering experience or experience preparing home-cooked food.
• Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.Have a positive, flexible, and can-do attitude.
• Work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Are resilient, dependable, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Share our commitment to supporting children and young people.
• Driving licence required
• Bricklehurst Manor School is a new school that caters for up to 60 pupils with SEMH and associated needs. We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges.
• Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• "Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:"
• + Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits + Hundreds of UK and international discounts + Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme + Critical illness cover + Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support