Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Grade 1

£24,796 pro rata

Temporary to cover maternity leave, for two full terms or until the post holder returns.

Term time only, Part Time 16 hours per week, Mon/Tues- 10am-1.30pm
Wed/Thurs/Fri- 10.30am-1.30pm

Required from 20.04.26 or sooner

Seascape Primary School are looking to recruit a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as Catering Assistant (Maternity Cover until the post holder returns). This role involves supporting the preparation and cooking of food in line with school standards and legislation, ensuring the safety of all pupils, including those with special dietary needs. Duties include setting up and serving meals with attention to portion control, maintaining high standards of cleanliness across all catering and dining areas, and washing all equipment to required specifications.

The postholder will help keep the kitchen operating safely by reporting defects, adhering to food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations, and following child protection and confidentiality procedures. The role also includes undertaking routine and periodic cleaning tasks, completing relevant training, and carrying out any additional duties necessary to ensure the smooth and effective running of the school’s catering service.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.

Final date to receive applications:
Please submit your application via email to  by Monday 9th March at 3:00pm.

Shortlisting:
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 10th March.

Interviews:
Interviews will be held later that same week.

Seascape Primary School
Ellison Road
Peterlee
SR8 5NJ

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