Kitchen Assistant - Southwick Community Primary School Support
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 1 (£24,796.00 - £ 25,185.00 pro rata to hours worked) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 291374 |
Summary
u Job Description: Kitchen Assistant /u
Hours: 10 hours per week (term time only)
Contract type: Permanent
Reporting to: Cook in Charge/School Business Manager
Salary: Grade 1 (andpound;24,796.00 - andpound; 25,185.00 pro rata to hours worked)andnbsp;
Post to commence as soon as possible
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our strong and very supportive
team.andnbsp; andnbsp;
We are looking for someone who:
andbull; Is able to manage time effectivelyandnbsp;
andbull; Is able to work both alone and in a team
andbull; Has an awareness of health and safety proceduresandnbsp;
andbull; Has high expectations of themselves
andbull; Is an excellent team player.
andbull; Is able to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations.andnbsp;
andbull; Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
Main Duties:
Day to day supervision and allocation of duties will be determined by the Cook. General duties will be determined by the Head Teacher and will include:
1. Preparation of foodstuffs and basic cooking.andnbsp;
2. Washing up and general kitchen duties.andnbsp;
3. Cleaning of the kitchen according to established routines.andnbsp;
4. Erecting and putting away tables and chairs in the hall at the start and end of the lunch break.andnbsp;
5. Serving food ensuring that pupils are helped to make a balanced choice and that the correct portion control is made as per the National Nutritional Standards.andnbsp;
6. Supporting the catering team during service.
7. Cleaning the hall at the end of the lunch break.
8. Cleaning the tables and chairs at the end of lunch break.andnbsp;
9. Cleaning the kitchen, its surrounds and equipment.andnbsp;
10. Following all health and safety laws and guidance and working within the food hygiene standards.andnbsp;
11. Taking rubbish to the bins.
12. Promoting the healthy school agenda and school initiatives.
13. Undertaking training to support the job.andnbsp;
14. To follow all school policies e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality etc. when undertaking the job.andnbsp;
15. To undertake any reasonable duty at the request of the Head Teacher.
As a School we can offer you:
andbull; A committed and dedicated staff that are driven to raising standards.
andbull; A very supportive working environment.
The post holder must:
andbull; Act in compliance with the data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the council.
andbull; Comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to management of Council records and information.
andbull; Carry out their duties with full regard to the Councilandrsquo;s Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and all other Council policies.
andbull; Comply with the Councilandrsquo;s Health and safety rules and regulations and Health and Safety Legislation.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application forms will be available on the school web site: www.southwickprimary.co.uk or by sending a large stamped addressed envelope to the School Office.andnbsp; (Please ensure the correct postage is used)
Hard or electronic copies of the application form should be forwarded to
Southwick Community Primary School, Shakespeare Street, Southwick,
SR5 2JX or info@southwickprimary.co.ukandnbsp;
Closing Date:andnbsp; 13th February 2026 NOON
Shortlisting: 13th February 2026 PMandnbsp;
Interview dates to be arranged: W/C 16th February 2026
Visits by appointment only are actively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting school on 0191 500 9554
andnbsp;
Hours: 10 hours per week (term time only)
Contract type: Permanent
Reporting to: Cook in Charge/School Business Manager
Salary: Grade 1 (andpound;24,796.00 - andpound; 25,185.00 pro rata to hours worked)andnbsp;
Post to commence as soon as possible
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our strong and very supportive
team.andnbsp; andnbsp;
We are looking for someone who:
andbull; Is able to manage time effectivelyandnbsp;
andbull; Is able to work both alone and in a team
andbull; Has an awareness of health and safety proceduresandnbsp;
andbull; Has high expectations of themselves
andbull; Is an excellent team player.
andbull; Is able to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations.andnbsp;
andbull; Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
Main Duties:
Day to day supervision and allocation of duties will be determined by the Cook. General duties will be determined by the Head Teacher and will include:
1. Preparation of foodstuffs and basic cooking.andnbsp;
2. Washing up and general kitchen duties.andnbsp;
3. Cleaning of the kitchen according to established routines.andnbsp;
4. Erecting and putting away tables and chairs in the hall at the start and end of the lunch break.andnbsp;
5. Serving food ensuring that pupils are helped to make a balanced choice and that the correct portion control is made as per the National Nutritional Standards.andnbsp;
6. Supporting the catering team during service.
7. Cleaning the hall at the end of the lunch break.
8. Cleaning the tables and chairs at the end of lunch break.andnbsp;
9. Cleaning the kitchen, its surrounds and equipment.andnbsp;
10. Following all health and safety laws and guidance and working within the food hygiene standards.andnbsp;
11. Taking rubbish to the bins.
12. Promoting the healthy school agenda and school initiatives.
13. Undertaking training to support the job.andnbsp;
14. To follow all school policies e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality etc. when undertaking the job.andnbsp;
15. To undertake any reasonable duty at the request of the Head Teacher.
As a School we can offer you:
andbull; A committed and dedicated staff that are driven to raising standards.
andbull; A very supportive working environment.
The post holder must:
andbull; Act in compliance with the data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the council.
andbull; Comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to management of Council records and information.
andbull; Carry out their duties with full regard to the Councilandrsquo;s Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy and all other Council policies.
andbull; Comply with the Councilandrsquo;s Health and safety rules and regulations and Health and Safety Legislation.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application forms will be available on the school web site: www.southwickprimary.co.uk or by sending a large stamped addressed envelope to the School Office.andnbsp; (Please ensure the correct postage is used)
Hard or electronic copies of the application form should be forwarded to
Southwick Community Primary School, Shakespeare Street, Southwick,
SR5 2JX or info@southwickprimary.co.ukandnbsp;
Closing Date:andnbsp; 13th February 2026 NOON
Shortlisting: 13th February 2026 PMandnbsp;
Interview dates to be arranged: W/C 16th February 2026
Visits by appointment only are actively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting school on 0191 500 9554
andnbsp;
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