General Kitchen Assistant - Wingfield School

General Kitchen Assistant - Wingfield School

Salary £13.45 per hour (pay award pending)

Contractual hours 10 Basis

Job category/type:
Catering

Date posted 16/07/2026

Job reference REQ
23546

Region:
Rotherham

Employment type:

Permanent, term‑time only (45.8 weeks)

Working hours:

10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during the lunchtime period

We are seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team at Wingfield Academy. This role involves providing high‑quality meals to pupils and ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming dining environment.

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Supporting the delivery of an efficient and fast‑paced catering service.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards.
• Cleaning food preparation areas, kitchens and associated spaces to the required standards.
• Working as part of a dedicated team.

• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Has a positive, flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• Takes pride in providing excellent customer service.
• Understands the importance of food hygiene and cleanliness.

A Level 2 Food Safety Certificate is desirable; however, training will be available for the right candidate who is willing to achieve this qualification.

• Permanent, term‑time only employment.
• Working hours that fit around family commitments.
• Full training.
• Provided uniform.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Ashley, Operations Manager, on

To apply, please visit the official RMBC website and complete an online application form.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

For further information, please visit our website.

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE