Kitchen Assistant

Heathermount School; Sunninghill; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Life Insurance cover @ 2 x your basic

Subsidised lunches

Employee assistance and well-being

Free onsite parking

Long service awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension scheme

Livi GP services

Blue light card

Bright exchange (discount scheme)

Job summary

Heathermount School in Ascot, Berkshire is seeking a Kitchen/Lunchtime Assistant to support the daily kitchen operations and lunchtime service for children. The role is 16 hours per week, 10.30 am to 1.30 pm, with training provided and the chance to work as part of a friendly team.

Main duties include food preparation, cleaning, stock organisation and serving meals while maintaining a safe, hygienic environment and positive atmosphere for pupils.

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication skills and the ability to work with children.
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the kitchen and lunchtime service for children.
• Food preparation, cleaning, stock organisation and serving meals.
• Help create a safe, positive and hygienic environment.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Children friendly

Job description

Heathermount is a day school, owned by Cavendish, set in 12 acres of beautiful grounds in Ascot, Berkshire. In October 2024 we had an Outstanding Ofsted inspection.

KITCHEN / LUNCHTIME ASSISTANT

Working 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. 16 hours per week. In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen and assist with lunchtime service for children. Duties include food preparation, cleaning, stock organisation, and serving meals while helping to create a safe, positive, and hygienic environment. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and the ability to work well with children. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. If you are hardworking and dependable we would love to hear from you!

Why work for us:

• A chance for you to be creative and have an impact on the learning of our students.
• To work alongside a friendly and passionate team of professionals.
• We provide a comprehensive CPD programme to aid you in developing your career further.
• To work in a setting that has achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation.
• The chance to work in a school that received an "Outstanding" Ofsted inspection in October 2024.
• A competitive salary and contributions to your pension.

Benefits included:

• Performance related bonus
• Life Insurance cover @ 2 x your basic salary
• Subsidised lunches
• Employee assistance and well-being support and advice
• Free onsite parking
• Long service awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Livi GP services
• Blue light card
• Bright exchange (discount scheme)

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. Heathermount School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and carry out their safeguarding responsibilities as per the job description and personal specification for their role. Any successful applicant will be required to undergo the