Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant

Birchwood Primary School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Birchwood Primary School in Ipswich is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team. You will help heat and serve meals, prepare sandwiches and cold foods for wrap around care, and ensure hygiene and cleanliness meet our standards and statutory regulations.

The role is 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time), with a permanent contract starting from 2 November 2026. Candidates should have catering experience and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Heat and serve meals.
• Prepare sandwiches and cold food for Wrap around care provision.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness according to regulations.

Job description

Birchwood Primary School in Ipswich is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team. You will help heat and serve meals, prepare sandwiches and cold foods for wrap around care, and ensure hygiene and cleanliness meet our standards and statutory regulations.

The role is 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time), with a permanent contract starting from 2 November 2026. Candidates should have catering experience and strong customer service skills.