Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant (15hrs)

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 8,800; Part time

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team in Sunderland. The role is 15 hours per week during term time, plus three additional days, with a shift pattern Monday to Friday 10:30am–1:30pm.

The position is fixed-term until 31 August 2027 and requires an enhanced DBS check as part of pre-employment checks. Salary is quoted on the Sunderland Scale 2 SCP 3-4 (£24,796–£25,185 per annum, pro rata to £8,445.95–£8,768.38).

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Responsibilities

• Observing Health and Safety Regulations as directed by Cook.
• Assisting with basic food preparation and service of meals.
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in catering areas including cleaning tables, washing up, brushing and mopping floors.
• Assisting with setting up and dismantling dining furniture.
• Observing correct portion sizes.
• Maintaining attractive food presentation through all services.
• Encouraging children to choose healthy meal options.
• Completing temperature record forms.
• Completing cleaning schedule checklists.
• Reporting any deficiencies to the Cook.

Job description

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team in Sunderland. The role is 15 hours per week during term time, plus three additional days, with a shift pattern Monday to Friday 10:30am–1:30pm.

The position is fixed-term until 31 August 2027 and requires an enhanced DBS check as part of pre-employment checks. Salary is quoted on the Sunderland Scale 2 SCP 3-4 (£24,796–£25,185 per annum, pro rata to £8,445.95–£8,768.38).