School Kitchen Assistant: Nutritious Meals & Safe Dining

OFG Education; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options toincrease

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental and.ph

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) –健康

Discounts across UK and international

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support (maternity/pat.)

Job summary

OFG Education is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale. This permanent, full-time role provides 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, with a salary of £24,619.20 per year (not pro rata). Start date January 2027.

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available. You will support the Cook/Supervisor in preparing and serving nutritious meals, ensure kitchen hygiene, and help deliver a positive dining experience for students in a collaborative, busy

Qualifications

• Team player who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Reliable, organised and able to use own initiative.
• Strong focus on cleanliness and food safety.
• Must have a driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Support students during lunchtime to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Clean kitchen equipment and keep food prep areas safe and hygienic.
• Support stock control and report shortages or issues.
• Follow food safety, health and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Record meal numbers and communicate changes or additional requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a high-quality catering service.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Initiative

Communication

safeguarding commitment

Driving licence

Job description

OFG Education is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale. This permanent, full-time role provides 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, with a salary of £24,619.20 per year (not pro rata). Start date January 2027.

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available. You will support the Cook/Supervisor in preparing and serving nutritious meals, ensure kitchen hygiene, and help deliver a positive dining experience for students in a collaborative, busy