School Kitchen Assistant – Part-Time Catering (12–2pm)

North East Combined Authority; Gateshead; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

CPD programme

LGPS access

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Northern Education Trust, Thorp Academy is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support daily catering operations and deliver a high-standard meal service to students and staff. The role involves basic food preparation, handling and storage, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness to the highest standards.

You will work part-time (10 hours/week across 39 weeks) from 12:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday, at Thorp Academy, Ryton.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation tasks to support meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchens and surrounding areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Follow health and safety procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation to support meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchens and work areas.
• Safe use of kitchen machinery and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety procedures and standards.
• Assist with deliveries and unloading as needed.
• Complete required training and participate in meetings as needed.

Skills

Food Preparation

Hygiene

Equipment Handling

Health & Safety

Deliveries

Training

Job description

Northern Education Trust, Thorp Academy is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support daily catering operations and deliver a high-standard meal service to students and staff. The role involves basic food preparation, handling and storage, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness to the highest standards.

You will work part-time (10 hours/week across 39 weeks) from 12:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday, at Thorp Academy, Ryton.