General Kitchen Assistant

General Kitchen Assistant - Permanent Position

10 hours per week (2hrs/day. 12pm – 2pm)

Monday to Friday (Term Time Only + 7 days)

Band 3 SCP 4 £13:48 / hour

Start Date – As soon as possible

Silsden Primary School manage our own successful catering provision. We are looking to expand our team and recruit a reliable and hard-working General Kitchen Assistant to join our existing team of Catering Staff.

We are looking for someone with a positive approach to this key role. Relevant catering experience is not essential. Full training will be given for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

· To support the school Catering Manager to provide a complete catering service within a school environment.

· To support the Catering Manager and Assistant to serve over 350 meals for a set time and in accordance with Quality Procedures.

· Undertake general kitchen duties, after service.

· Undertake daily cleaning routines of the kitchen and equipment

What we can offer you:

· A wider school staff who appreciate the value that our catering team brings to Silsden Primary School.

· You will be joining a well established and dedicated Catering Team that have a proven track records of delivering over 350 meals a day

· Great working environment – Our kitchen was fully fitted 4 years ago and is high spec and design.

· Access to a great West Yorkshire Pension Scheme. Significant Employer contribution.

· Staff well-being package

· Lovely rural location with onsite parking

· Uniform provided and cleaning allowance

Expressions of interest should be made to Sally-Anne Boyes on 01535 210666 or e-mail [email protected]. A full application and job description can be downloaded from our school website - https://www.silsdenprimary.co.uk/vacancies/

We strongly recommend all potential applicants to visit the school during a lunchtime to experience this role – please e-mail me at the above address, to visit the school.

Application Closing Date: 12pm Monday 5th October 2026

Interview Dates: Week commencing 5th October

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

Pay: £13.48 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person