Kitchen Assistant - Moat Hall Primary Academy

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Job summary

Moat Hall Primary Academy is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to assist in food preparation and ensure a safe environment for pupils and staff. The role involves meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting the dining service. This position is ideal for individuals who are committed to providing a nurturing environment for children and capable of following food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• A commitment to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Hygiene standards

Food safety regulations

Teamwork

Job description

Moat Hall Primary Academy

Kitchen Assistant

PERMANENT – Part time

18 hours a week. Start time to be confirmed but finish at 1.30pm

Grade 2 – Term Time only

Start date: 1st September 2025

Moat Hall Primary Academy is a family orientated primary school and nursery that is growing at a rapid rate. We currently have 380 children on roll aged from 2 to 11 years.

Located in the village of Great Wyrley, the Academy has access to outstanding grounds and a spacious building.

At Moat Hall Primary Academy every child is valued as an individual. The Academy places a strong emphasis on the importance for all children to reach their full potential in a happy, supportive and exciting environment and we pride ourselves on our caring family atmosphere.

Future Generation Trust is a growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire.

FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered. Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning.

The main purpose of the role will be to assist in the preparation of food and beverages within the school, ensuring a clean and safe environment for pupils and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals to pupils and staff
• Ensure food is presented attractively and served at the correct temperature
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, always following food safety regulations
• Wash up dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment promptly and efficiently
• Set up and clear down the dining area before and after service
• Assist with the receipt, checking, and storage of deliveries
• Dispose of rubbish and recycling in accordance with school procedures
• Report any kitchen equipment faults or health and safety concerns to the Catering Manager
• Follow all health, safety, and hygiene procedures as set out by the school and statutory requirements
• Assist with any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Catering Manager
• Undertake training relevant to the role

If you would like to apply for the role, please complete an application form and Recruitment monitoring form. Application packs with further information can be found on

www.moathall-castle,com

www.futuregenerationtrust.co.uk/vacancies

Applications and Recruitment Monitoring forms should be emailed to Mani Manhota [e-mail]. Please ensure all application forms are signed.

Closing date: Friday 27^th June 2025

Interviews: Friday 4^th July 2025

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will invite you in for a 2-hour trial prior to your interview. This will during the week of week commencing 30^th June 2025.

Moat Hall Primary Academy is part of Future Generation Trust

In the future generation we trust!

This job involves working with children and is therefore subject to an advance disclosure check through the confidential process administered by the Disclosure & Barring Service. A conviction may not exclude candidates from the job, but it will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Should candidates be invited to interview, they must be willing to sign a self-declaration form to obtain information regarding staff disqualification, in line with the Childcare Act 2006.

Our academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment.