At a Glance
- Tasks: Help prepare and serve delicious meals for students in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Crags Community School in Maltby.
- Benefits: Enjoy term-time hours, full training, and a provided uniform.
- Other info: Perfect part-time role for students looking to gain experience in catering.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on students' dining experiences while fitting work around your studies.
- Qualifications: Team player with a passion for food hygiene; training available for the right candidate.
The predicted salary is between 10000 - 12000 £ per year.
Location: Crags Community School, Maltby
Salary: £13.45 pro rata (pay award pending)
Contractual hours: 15 per week
Basis: Part time
Region: Rotherham
Job category/type: Catering
Date posted: 06/07/2026
Job reference: REQ23475
Directorate: Corporate Services
Permanent, Part time, Term time, 15 hours per week, 45.8 weeks.
We are seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team at Crags Community School in Maltby.
About the Role
As part of our busy school catering team, you will play an important role in providing high-quality meals to pupils and ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming dining environment. It is a rewarding role that fits around school hours.
Main Duties
- Assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
- Supporting the delivery of an efficient and fast-paced catering service.
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards.
- Cleaning food preparation areas, kitchens and associated spaces to the required standards.
- Working as part of a dedicated team.
What We're Looking For
- Enjoys working as part of a team.
- Has a positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach.
- Takes pride in providing excellent customer service.
- Understands the importance of food hygiene and cleanliness.
- A Level 2 Food Safety Certificate is desirable; however, training will be available for the right candidate who is willing to achieve this qualification.
What We Offer
- Permanent, term-time only employment.
- Working hours that fit around family commitments.
- Full training.
- A provided uniform.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Ashley, Operations Manager.
To apply, please visit the official RMBC website and complete an online application form.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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