Kitchen Assistant (UCC045BC)

Kitchen Assistant

Salary: Rutland National Joint Council 2.3 (£12.85/ hour)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Working Hours:10.30am - 3.00pm (with 30 minute, unpaid break), Monday to Friday

Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term-time, plus 1 week)

Contract type: Permanent

As Kitchen Assistant you would be working as part of the kitchen team to ensure crockery and cookware is clean and assist with other kitchen tasks in as required.

Skills & Attributes:

Team work: Ability to work well with cooks, catering staff, and Catering Manager in a busy kitchen environment, especially during busy break and lunch times.

Time Management: Being punctual and able to work efficiently to help prepare, serve, and clean up meals within tight school schedules.

Reliability & Responsibility: Showing consistency, trustworthiness, and a good work ethic—important when working around children and food services.

Food Hygiene & Safety Awareness - Desirable, however training will be given.
Understanding basic food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene standards.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.

Additional Perks

• Free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, and gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers, dental support, and retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

Discovery Schools Trust is committed to improving learning by fostering a culture of excellence. We prioritise children’s needs, teacher development, and innovative school improvement to ensure success across all our schools.

Discovery is dedicated to safeguarding pupils. The successful applicant must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide references.

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If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.