Kitchen Assistant Crabtree Primary School 12.5 hours per week (Maternity Cover)

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a supportive team at Crabtree Primary School. This part-time position involves assisting in meal preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. The role offers a starting salary of £24,413 - £25,185 per annum (pro-rata). Ideal candidates should be innovative, driven, and committed to improving community welfare. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in Nottingham.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen or food preparation environment preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team.
• Commitment to high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Supervisor with the preparation and serving of school meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of the school kitchen and all equipment used.

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover for 9 months

Working Hours: 12.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only 11:30am - 2:00pm

Worker Type: On-site worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £24,413 - £25,185 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Location: Crabtree Primary School, Steadfold Close, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8AX

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Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

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About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, your main duties will be to assist the Chef Supervisor and existing team with the preparation and serving of school meals, and maintain the cleanliness of the school kitchen and all equipment used.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

You can find the job description for this post here

For informal enquiries please contact Nottingham Catering, by telephone on 0115 8765432 or by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: Monday, 8th December 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC

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