Kitchen Assistant

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 8,800; Part time

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team in Sunderland. The role is 15 hours per week during term time, plus three additional days, with a shift pattern Monday to Friday 10:30am–1:30pm.

The position is fixed-term until 31 August 2027 and requires an enhanced DBS check as part of pre-employment checks. Salary is quoted on the Sunderland Scale 2 SCP 3-4 (£24,796–£25,185 per annum, pro rata to £8,445.95–£8,768.38).

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Responsibilities

• Observing Health and Safety Regulations as directed by Cook.
• Assisting with basic food preparation and service of meals.
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in catering areas including cleaning tables, washing up, brushing and mopping floors.
• Assisting with setting up and dismantling dining furniture.
• Observing correct portion sizes.
• Maintaining attractive food presentation through all services.
• Encouraging children to choose healthy meal options.
• Completing temperature record forms.
• Completing cleaning schedule checklists.
• Reporting any deficiencies to the Cook.

Job description

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Head Teacher: Mrs J Ward

KITCHEN ASSISTANT VACANCY

Salary: Sunderland Scale 2 SCP 3-4 £24,796 - 25,185 per annum (pro rata to £8445.95 - £8,768.38)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: 15hours per week, term time only + 3 days, Fixed term until 31/08/2027

Shift pattern: Mon-Fri 10.30am- 13.30pm

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

St. Patrick's are looking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to our catering team. Duties include but are not exclusive to the following:

• Observing Health and Safety Regulations as directed by Cook
• Assisting with basic food preparation and service of meals
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the catering areas including cleaning tables, washing up, brushing and mopping floors
• Assisting with the setting up and dismantling of dining furniture.
• Observing correct portion sizes
• Maintaining attractive food presentation through all services.
• Encouraging children to choose healthy meal options
• Completing temperature record forms
• Completing cleaning schedule checklists
• Reporting any deficiencies, damage or defects to equipment or suppliers to the Cook.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 12.00pm Monday 12th October 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed.