Kitchen Assistant

Fernwood School; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised yoga classes

Cycle to work scheme

32 days annual leave + bank holidays

24/7 confidential employee assistance

Leading Edge Status

Job summary

Fernwood School in Wollaton is seeking a motivated individual to join our catering team. The role is term-time only, 15 hours per week, two days a week from 7.00am to 3.00pm, assisting in the kitchen and serving meals to staff and students.

The successful candidate will work with a professional team in a school committed to high standards, with a supportive environment and opportunities to contribute to student welfare and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed individual.
• Term-time only.
• 15 hours per week, two days a week from 7:00 to 15:00.
• Assist in the kitchen and serve meals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen operations and meal service.
• Support catering team in day‑to‑day duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in a school kitchen.

Job description

Due to the growth of our Outstanding school, we require an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our catering team. The successful candidate will work term-time only, 15 hours per week, two days a week from 7.00am to 3.00pm to assist in the kitchen and serve meals

Fernwood is a 11-16 School enjoying an excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour. We offer a school with:

An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’

A wonderful group of students who behave well and have high aspirations

Staff and Governors that are professional and enjoy working together for the benefit of the young people we serve

An Ofsted outstanding judgement

A strong Progress 8 score

32 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays

Access to 24 hours a day confidential employee assistance programme

Subsidised yoga classes

Cycle to work scheme

Leading Edge Status

The Governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks. In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.

This position is fixed term until May 2027.