School Kitchen & Dining Assistant - Part-Time (16h)

The Harbour Schools Partnership; Exeter; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodwater Academy, part of The Harbour Schools Partnership, is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the school café and dining hall, delivering a safe, high-quality lunchtime service for pupils.

The role focuses on assisting with lunchtime supervision, kitchen operations, food service, manual handling, and occasional off-site delivery cover with a valid driving licence. The position is 16 hours per week across 38 weeks, with pro-rata pay.

Qualifications

• Strong practical skills suited to a busy, hands-on kitchen environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with pupils, staff and visitors.
• A “can-do” attitude, strong teamwork skills and good interpersonal qualities.
• Ability to recognise minor issues and escalate.
• Physical ability to carry out manual handling and cleaning tasks safely.
• A full driving licence and access to a business-insured vehicle (essential for occasional food delivery cover)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with lunchtime supervision and supporting pupils as required
• Helping with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and dining hall
• Serving food and ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction
• Carrying out manual handling tasks such as lifting tables and insulated food boxes
• Providing occasional delivery cover between schools (driving licence and vehicle required)
• Following Health & Safety, Food Safety, Hygiene and school procedures
• Encouraging good table manners and assisting children with cutlery
• Cleaning tables, chairs, trolleys, counters, floors and kitchen equipment
• Maintaining hygiene standards
• Reporting accidents, hazards or equipment issues promptly
• Attending training and meetings as required

Skills

Hands-on kitchen

Professional communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Manual handling

Driving licence

Job description

Woodwater Academy, part of The Harbour Schools Partnership, is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the school café and dining hall, delivering a safe, high-quality lunchtime service for pupils.

The role focuses on assisting with lunchtime supervision, kitchen operations, food service, manual handling, and occasional off-site delivery cover with a valid driving licence. The position is 16 hours per week across 38 weeks, with pro-rata pay.