School Kitchen Assistant — Clean, Safe Dining Support (35h/wk)

The Dean Close Foundation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Dean Close Foundation is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support a high-quality food service for pupils and staff. The role covers 35 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

You will maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, dining area and equipment, assist during service, operate the dishwasher, and help with stock rotation and waste procedures. Candidates must follow Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and safeguarding requirements, undertake relevant training, and build positive relationships

Qualifications

• Health & Safety awareness
• Food Hygiene compliance
• Safeguarding requirements
• Willingness to undertake training

Responsibilities

• Assist during service to ensure smooth operation
• Operate the dishwasher and support cleaning duties
• Clear and clean dining areas and utensils
• Sanitise food preparation spaces and equipment
• Assist with stock rotation and inventory control
• Support waste and recycling procedures
• Follow Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and safeguarding policies
• Build positive, professional relationships within the school community

Job description

Dean Close Foundation is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support a high-quality food service for pupils and staff. The role covers 35 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

You will maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, dining area and equipment, assist during service, operate the dishwasher, and help with stock rotation and waste procedures. Candidates must follow Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and safeguarding requirements, undertake relevant training, and build positive relationships