Kitchen/Catering Assistant

Kitchen/Catering Assistant

Start Date: September 2026

Salary Scale: Scale 2 (Pt 3 £15.68ph) - (Pt 4 £15.90ph)

Hours: Working Monday to Friday term time only, between 20 and 35 hours per week (up to 7 hours per day) working between the hours of 07.00 and 16.00.

Shifts to be confirmed at interview to suit the needs of the individual and school.

We are looking for motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistants who will be at the heart of our school, working as part of our catering team delivering an outstanding food provision across the school. You will join a team that takes a real pride in what they do and who are passionate about providing outstanding service to meet the needs of the whole school community.

Purpose of the Role

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our students & staff
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment at all times
• Assisting with the loading or unloading of deliveries and storing away
• Representing the school and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels
• Be an excellent team player
• Have a committed and organised approach
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Be flexible to work occasional out of hours school events, you will be paid for working these
• Demonstrate Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

In return we offer:

• Good school with a welcoming and supportive community.
• Student-centred, progress focused ethos.
• The opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.
• A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.
• A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.
• Purpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources.
• A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management.

Eastbrook is an all through school. Whilst staff may be primarily based in secondary or primary, there is an expectation that staff contribute to and work across all key stages. Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.