Kitchen Assistant

About Red Moor

At Red Moor School, every role matters – and every member of staff helps change the lives of our young people. Our pupils thrive when the environment around them is calm, clean, safe and consistent, and our kitchen team plays a vital role in making that happen.

We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant with a strong Kitchen Porter focus who takes pride in their work, brings reliability and care to everything they do, and is committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming and high‑quality kitchen environment for pupils and staff every single day. Your work may be behind the scenes – but its impact is felt across the whole school.

Value teamwork, routine and purpose in your work, bring a calm, steady presence, and understand that the right environment helps children feel safe and ready to learn.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance – and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay.

• Wash dishes, trays, utensils and kitchen equipment to a consistently high standard
• Maintain cleanliness across worktops, appliances, storage areas and floors
• Assist with unpacking and storing food and equipment deliveries safely
• Manage waste appropriately and empty bins regularly
• Support the School Chef by keeping all areas organised and running smoothly
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning routines
• Help with simple set‑up and clear‑down at break and lunchtime
• Follow hygiene, food safety and health & safety procedures at all times

• Brings a calm, steady and positive approach – even during busy periods
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and well‑organised environment
• Works well as part of a supportive team and is happy to help wherever needed
• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with adults and young people
• Is reliable, consistent and able to follow procedures carefully
• Is comfortable lifting, carrying and being on their feet throughout the day
• Ideally has kitchen or cleaning experience (training can be provided)
• Level 2 Food hygiene (desirable but not essential)

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, well‑being and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support (subject to successful probation)

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Red Moor is becoming something truly special – a place where staff feel valued, pupils feel understood, and relationships sit at the centre of everything we do. If you want to join a team that supports one another, takes pride in their work, and believes every young person deserves brighter days ahead – we'd love to hear from you. #Team Red Moor  #TeamOFG