Kitchen Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our school. Could that be you?

Lucton School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 6 months to 18 years old in Leominster.

About Lucton School

Lucton School is a friendly, co-educational day and boarding school with an outstanding reputation for first-class education and care for children between the ages of 6 months to 18 years old.

Excellent teaching and pastoral care in our nurturing and encouraging environment allow our pupils and staff to flourish. Our students thrive in an exceptionally positive learning environment and benefit from many opportunities to encourage their love of learning. Our class sizes are small meaning that the teaching workload is more manageable, and the behaviour and enthusiasm of our students make every lesson a pleasure.

About the Role and You

Contract type: part-time, permanent, Term Time

Working pattern: 16 Hours per week on a rotation basis

Salary: based in experience

Start date: Immediate start available

Responsibilities:

• Washing up, loading, and emptying the dishwasher throughout the day, including hand washing of any crockery and large cooking items.
• Assisting the Cook-In-Charge with preparation of food and beverages and cooking meals.
• Ensuring high standards of food safety and safe working practices.
• Helping and supporting the Cook-In-Charge to deliver the menu meals to the required standard when necessary.
• Supporting the Cook-In-Charge in the effective operation of the kitchen.
• Helping to sanitise and set tables for lunch, including condiments and sauces.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in Kitchen work and experience of working safely with food.
• Strong attention to detail with physical abilities to move the kitchen equipments around.
• Flexibility to deal with various requests.
• Someone who is reliable and approachable.
• Someone who is willing to undertake training.
• A First Aider (desirable).

Why Choose Us?

At Lucton School, we’re dedicated to creating an environment where both students and staff flourish. In addition to being part of an exceptional team, here’s what you can expect:

• Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward.
• Wellness programme.
• Attractive life assurance package which is 3* your annual salary.
• Free lunch.
• Company Pension
• Company Sick Pay

If you feel like this role aligns with your skill set and experience, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lucton School.

Lucton School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, costs covered by the candidate. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect staff to share this commitment.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person