Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant | Healthy Meals

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; South Shields; On-site; GBP 6,200 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, part of Coast and Vale Learning Trust, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team. The role is 10 hours per week, term-time only plus 2.5 days, with 5 days per week and 2 hours per day.

Responsibilities include basic food prep, service of meals, hygiene, and setting up dining areas. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the process; closing date 22 Sept 2026, interviews 28 Sept 2026.

Qualifications

• Observing Health and Safety Regulations as directed by the Cook.
• Assisting with basic food preparation and the service of meals.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in catering areas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, part of Coast and Vale Learning Trust, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team. The role is 10 hours per week, term-time only plus 2.5 days, with 5 days per week and 2 hours per day.

Responsibilities include basic food prep, service of meals, hygiene, and setting up dining areas. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the process; closing date 22 Sept 2026, interviews 28 Sept 2026.