Mobile General Kitchen Assistant

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

An education trust in the North East is seeking a Mobile General Kitchen Assistant to join their catering team. The position is part-time and term-time only, requiring travel between various school sites. The ideal candidate will be a reliable team player and self-motivated, with the ability to maintain high catering standards. The role offers mileage reimbursement and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Working within a supportive team

Term-time only working arrangements

Mileage paid for business travel

Range of Trust employee benefits

Qualifications

• Reliable team player who can work well with all.
• Ability to promote catering services and uphold high standards.

Responsibilities

• Join the fast-paced Catering Services Team as a Mobile General Kitchen Assistant.
• Travel between various school sites within the Trust.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

Mobile General Kitchen Assistant

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part time - term time
• Advert Start Date: 11/11/2025
• Advert End Date: 25/11/2025 23:59
• Salary: Grade B, SCP 3, £24,796 per annum, pro rata. (Actual salary £11,218 - £11,575 per annum, depending on continuous service)
• Hours per week: 20 hours per week, Permanent, Term‑Time Only (38 weeks)
• Job Category: Catering / Cleaning
• Vacancy ID: 288565
• Employment Location: Various locations across Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead and Northumberland
• Number of Posts: 1
• Closing date: 25 Nov

Further Information

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mobile General Kitchen Assistant to join our in‑house, fast‑paced Catering Services Team.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and this is an exciting time to join our supportive and growing team. We currently provide in‑house catering services to 31 of our schools.

We are seeking an individual who likes variety and is self‑motivated. The successful candidate will be a reliable team player who works well with all. They must be able to promote BWCET Catering Services and uphold our high standards as they support our team.

This role will require you to travel between sites within the Trust; locations of which are available on the Trust website – Our schools – Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. Car mileage will be paid at the prevailing HMRC rate.

Benefits

• Working within a supportive and professional team
• Term‑time only working arrangements
• A variety of working locations with mileage paid for business travel
• A range of Trust employee benefits

How to Apply

To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 25th November.

Interview date: TBC.

Supporting documents

• MOBILE GKA JD PS November 2025.docx (58.66 KB)
• Disqualification Policy.docx (43.51 KB)
• Model Equality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments Statement.pdf (62.17 KB)
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.docx (50.89 KB)
• Guidance Notes to Applicants.docx (58.87 KB)

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.