School Kitchen Assistant - 40h/w, Term-Time

OFG Education; Kendal; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

OFG Education’s Kitchen Assistant role at Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale offers a stable, term-time friendly position with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm. Permanent contract starting January 2027, with salary of £24,619.20 per annum and UK applicants only.

You will support food preparation, serving meals, ensure kitchen hygiene, assist with stock, and contribute to a positive dining experience for students, under supervision of the Cook/Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Team player in a busy kitchen environment.
• Pride in preparing food and maintaining high standards.
• Willingness to support lunchtime dining and young people.
• Reliable, organised and proactive with initiative.
• Clear communication with colleagues and students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals
• Supporting students during lunchtime to help ensure a positive dining experience
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and ensuring food preparation areas remain safe and hygienic
• Supporting stock control and reporting any shortages or issues
• Following food safety, health and safety, and hygiene procedures at all times
• Recording meal numbers and communicating any changes or additional requirements
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a high‑quality catering service

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Food hygiene

Reliability

Communication

Safeguarding commitment

Driving licence

Job description

OFG Education’s Kitchen Assistant role at Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale offers a stable, term-time friendly position with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm. Permanent contract starting January 2027, with salary of £24,619.20 per annum and UK applicants only.

You will support food preparation, serving meals, ensure kitchen hygiene, assist with stock, and contribute to a positive dining experience for students, under supervision of the Cook/Supervisor.