General Kitchen Assistant

Doncaster Council

  • Moorends, South Yorkshire
  • £24,413 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 hours ago
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.Job detailsJob details Job reference REQ21056 Date posted 03/09/2025 Application closing date 12/09/2025 Location Marshland Primary Salary Salary £24,413 Annually (FTE) Pro Rata Contractual hours 15 Basis Part time Job category/type Catering, Education (Support Services) AttachmentsGeneral Kitchen Assistant Job descriptionMarshland Rd,Moorends,DoncasterDN8 4SBContract: PermanentContract Term: Part time, 15 hours per week, Term time plus 5 training daysClosing date: 12:00pm, 12th Sep 2025Interview: 16 September 2025Are you enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a team? We are looking for a General Catering Assistant to join our friendly school catering team at Marshland Primary AcademyAbout this RoleThis role is for 15 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 training days)Are you enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a team? We are looking for a General Catering Assistant to join our friendly school catering team at Marshland Primary Academy.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment, takes pride in providing healthy and nutritious meals, and wants to be part of a supportive school community.About the RoleAs a General Catering Assistant you will help prepare and serve meals to our pupils, ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service. You'll play a key part in creating a positive lunchtime experience for our children.Key Duties
  • Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals
  • Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
  • Washing up and clearing away after service
  • Complying with food hygiene and health & safety regulations
  • Supporting the cook and other team members as required
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
  • Friendly, approachable, and a good team player
  • Able to follow instructions and work to deadlines
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Experience in a kitchen or catering environment is desirable (training will be provided)
What We Offer:
  • A supportive and welcoming school environment
  • Term-time only working - ideal for work-life balance
  • Uniform and training provided
  • Local Government Pension Scheme, EAP, free flu vaccinations and access to a 24/7 GP service for you and your family
  • An opportunity to make a positive impact every day
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young people's daily lives by ensuring they receive healthy, enjoyable meals every day.Please contact Regan Merrylees - Trust Catering Manager on or telephone 07946001356 to have an informal conversation or to apply please use the link below.Our Multi Academy Trust is a group of inspirational and aspirational mainstream and specialist schools in Yorkshire whose main objective is to ensure that all pupils make exceptional progress through the development of outstanding staff.Venn Academy Trust is committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Our Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicantsOnline searches will be carried out as part of Venn Academy Trust's recruitment due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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