Kitchen General Assistant

Responsibilities

• The role will report directly to the Head of Kitchen.
• Provide nutritious, healthy meals for all pupils and staff.
• Prepare food, serve at the counter, and set up the hall for lunchtime.
• Based at Lyndhurst Primary School with occasional travel to other schools within the Trust.

• Automatic enrolment into a Teachers or Local Government Pension Scheme (employees can opt out if they wish).
• Terms and conditions aligned with national standards for teaching staff, plus a Focus‑Trust pay and grading structure applicable to all support staff.
• Access to an employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme available.
• Excellent opportunities for professional and career development.

Focus‑Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, trustees, governors and volunteers are expected to adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants will undergo assessment for suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre‑employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Focus‑Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.