Kitchen Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4DA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cbe56fd7-525b-42b0-b49b-2596785fc8d6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about food and helping children thrive? We are looking for an enthusiasticKitchen Assistantto join our friendly catering team. You will play a vital role in making lunchtimes the highlight of the school day by supporting the preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Food Preparation:Assist the Cook in preparing fresh ingredients, including vegetables, fruits, and salads.
• Hygiene & Cleaning:Maintain high standards of cleanliness by washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen, dining hall, and equipment.
• Safety:Adhere to all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations at all times.
The ideal Candidate:
• A positive, "can-do" attitude and a flexible approach to tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly manner with children.
• Reliability and a commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Desirable but not essential:Previous catering experience and aLevel 2 Food Safety Certificate.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy every school holiday off and no late night or weekend shifts.
• Community:Be part of a warm, supportive school environment where staff are highly valued.
• Benefits:Access to theLocal Government Pension Scheme.
Further details about the role
Interviews for this position will be held week commencing 30th March 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Are you passionate about food and helping children thrive? We are looking for an enthusiasticKitchen Assistantto join our friendly catering team. You will play a vital role in making lunchtimes the highlight of the school day by supporting the preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Food Preparation:Assist the Cook in preparing fresh ingredients, including vegetables, fruits, and salads.
• Hygiene & Cleaning:Maintain high standards of cleanliness by washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen, dining hall, and equipment.
• Safety:Adhere to all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations at all times.
The ideal Candidate:
• A positive, "can-do" attitude and a flexible approach to tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly manner with children.
• Reliability and a commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Desirable but not essential:Previous catering experience and aLevel 2 Food Safety Certificate.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy every school holiday off and no late night or weekend shifts.
• Community:Be part of a warm, supportive school environment where staff are highly valued.
• Benefits:Access to theLocal Government Pension Scheme.
Further details about the role
Interviews for this position will be held week commencing 30th March 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.