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General Kitchen Assistant

Redborne Upper School and Community College · Bedford · Central Bedfordshire

Job description

GENERAL KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Contract: Part-time (15 hours/week, term-time only + 5 training days)

Monday - Friday: 11.00am - 2.15pm

Salary: Level 2D (Point 4-6)

Actual Salary Range: £8,693.00 - £8,971.00 (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about providing delicious and nutritious meals to children? Do you thrive in a busy, friendly environment? We are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our school's catering team!

About the Role

This is an exciting and varied role. You will play a vital part in ensuring our students receive high quality, wholesome lunches. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals with a smile, help keep our kitchen sparkling clean and support the Catering Manager in all aspects of daily operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our school community and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who are:

Reliable and punctual

Enthusiastic and a team player

Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting

Committed to food hygiene and safety standards

Friendly and enjoys being around children

Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are important. Experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

What We Offer

A supportive and inspiring team environment

The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff

Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026

We look forward to hearing from you!

About this school

Redborne Upper School and Community College

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 13–18

Good
Pupils
1,592
Avg teacher salary
£54,369
Pupil:teacher ratio
17:1
Academy trust
THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Location

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Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU