Kitchen Assistants

Salary: NJC Grade A3 £12.85 per hour inclusive of holiday pay, £24,796 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working pattern: These are casual positions working across our schools as needed. General working hours will be between 10am and 2pm.

The Harbour Schools Partnership are looking for casual Kitchen Assistants to support schools across North and Mid Devon. This is a key role supporting the smooth running of both the kitchen and dining hall, ensuring pupils receive a safe, positive and high quality lunchtime experience.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important part in delivering an efficient, friendly and hygienic school catering service.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with lunchtime supervision and supporting pupils as required
• Helping with the day to day running of the kitchen and dining hall
• Serving food and ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction
• Encouraging good table manners and assisting children with cutlery when needed
• Cleaning tables, chairs, trolleys, counters, floors and kitchen equipment

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who brings enthusiasm, reliability and a positive attitude to their work.

Essential qualities include:

• Strong practical skills suited to a busy, hands on kitchen environment
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with pupils, staff and visitors
• A “can do” attitude, strong teamwork skills and good interpersonal qualities
• Ability to recognise minor issues and escalate concerns appropriately
• Physical ability to carry out manual handling and cleaning tasks safely

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in a similar role or relevant personal interest
• Basic IT understanding for simple administrative tasks
• Industry relevant training or qualifications

Why Join Us?

As part of The Harbour Schools Partnership, you’ll be joining supportive and inclusive communities that values teamwork, quality service and a positive environment for both staff and pupils.

If you’re friendly, hardworking and passionate about contributing to well run, welcoming school environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Please confirm the areas/schools you are able to work within in your application form.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 1st September 2026, interviews will be held the following week.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.