Kitchen Assistant in Ipswich

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Old Buckenham Hall School. You will join the Catering Team in producing and serving nutritious meals to children, staff, and visitors, contracted to 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to children, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain hygiene and safety practices in the kitchen.
• Assist with food storage, inventory, and clean-up duties.
• Communicate effectively and work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with willingness to learn.
• Good understanding of hygiene and safety practices in a food preparation environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring and patient nature with a genuine interest in supporting children.
• Physically fit to lift and carry items required for the role.
• Previous kitchen experience beneficial.

Safeguarding & Child Protection:

All staff, contractors, and volunteers have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School that support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive child protection training which is regularly updated. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

How to Apply:

For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at www.rugbyschool.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities. Closing date: 13 March 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Equal Opportunities:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’.