School Kitchen Assistant — 40h/Week, Term-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Health, wellbeing and insurance perks

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, permanent with term-time-only options. Start date January 2027.

UK applicants only; sponsorship not available. You will assist with meal preparation, service and maintaining high hygiene standards, working closely with the Cook/Supervisor to support a busy school catering operation and create a positive dining experience for students.

Qualifications

• Teamwork in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food hygiene.
• Reliable and organised with good initiative.
• Effective communication with colleagues and students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Support lunchtime dining to ensure a positive experience.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining areas.
• Clean equipment and ensure hygienic prep areas.
• Support stock control and report shortages or issues.
• Follow food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Record meal numbers and communicate changes as needed.
• Work collaboratively to provide high-quality catering services.

Skills

Team player

Calm under pressure

Reliable

Organised

Effective communication

Safeguarding commitment

Driving licence

Job description

OFG Education is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, permanent with term-time-only options. Start date January 2027.

UK applicants only; sponsorship not available. You will assist with meal preparation, service and maintaining high hygiene standards, working closely with the Cook/Supervisor to support a busy school catering operation and create a positive dining experience for students.