Part-Time School Kitchen Assistant – Term Time

Outcomes First Group; North East; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health benefits and discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a part‑time Kitchen Assistant for Strawberry Lane School in Durham. You’ll help prepare, serve and present nutritious meals, supporting pupils with dietary needs and contributing to a safe, clean, and welcoming kitchen environment.

The role offers term‑time only hours, 16 per week (Mon-Thu 3 hours, Fri 4 hours), with a permanent contract starting September 2026. UK applicants only, sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Delivers excellent cleanliness and food hygiene standards.
• Understanding of food preparation and safe kitchen practices.
• Can work efficiently in a busy environment and follow established routines.
• Physically able to carry out manual handling tasks.
• Positive attitude and helping create a welcoming environment for children and colleagues.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare, serve and present nutritious meals, including for pupils with special dietary requirements.
• Support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food hygiene.
• Clean kitchen equipment, preparation areas and dining spaces to maintain a safe environment.
• Follow food safety, health and safety and COSHH procedures at all times.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and reporting when supplies need replenishing.
• Help create a calm, positive dining experience for pupils during mealtimes.
• Support lunchtime supervision, promoting a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
• Report any maintenance, food safety or safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Food hygiene

Safeguarding

Manual handling

Positive attitude

Job description

Outcomes First Group is seeking a part‑time Kitchen Assistant for Strawberry Lane School in Durham. You’ll help prepare, serve and present nutritious meals, supporting pupils with dietary needs and contributing to a safe, clean, and welcoming kitchen environment.

The role offers term‑time only hours, 16 per week (Mon-Thu 3 hours, Fri 4 hours), with a permanent contract starting September 2026. UK applicants only, sponsorship not available.