School Kitchen Assistant — Nourish, Support & Grow

Outcomes First Group; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits

Health and insurance benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family leave support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Underley Garden School to join a caring catering team. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain high hygiene standards and support staff during busy periods. This role is permanent with term-time hours, based at Kirkby Lonsdale. Full UK driving license preferred.

The role emphasises safeguarding, teamwork and delivering excellent service to pupils with complex needs. Salary £23,638 per annum plus travel allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or catering is desirable, training may be provided.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen with attention to cleanliness and safety.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to school catering standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals.
• Set up dining areas for meal service.
• Serve food in a friendly, efficient manner.
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Carry out daily cleaning tasks in kitchen and dining areas.
• Support safe transportation of meals between locations if required.

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Communication

Reliability

Safeguarding awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Underley Garden School to join a caring catering team. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain high hygiene standards and support staff during busy periods. This role is permanent with term-time hours, based at Kirkby Lonsdale. Full UK driving license preferred.

The role emphasises safeguarding, teamwork and delivering excellent service to pupils with complex needs. Salary £23,638 per annum plus travel allowance.