Kitchen Assistant

The Harbour Schools Partnership

Job Location:

Exeter - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary:NJC GradeA2 24413FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern:This is a permanent positionworking 16hours per week 38weeks per year (Monday to Friday)

Woodwater Academy is proud to offer an excellent education for all within a framework of our core values; put simply we want our children to grow up to become confident kind and responsible citizens.

Woodwater Academyare looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our school team. This is a key role supporting the smooth running of both the kitchen and dining hall ensuring pupils receive a safe positive and highquality lunchtime experience.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant you will play an important part in delivering an efficient friendly and hygienic school catering service.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with lunchtime supervision and supporting pupils as required
Helping with the daytoday running of the kitchen and dining hall
Serving food and ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction
Carrying out manual handling tasks such as lifting tables and insulated food boxes
Providing occasional delivery cover between schools (full driving licence and businessinsured vehicle required)
Following Health & Safety Food Safety Hygiene and school operational procedures
Encouraging good table manners and assisting children with cutlery when needed
Cleaning tables chairs trolleys counters floors and kitchen equipment
Maintaining excellent personal and general hygiene standards
Reporting accidents hazards complaints or equipment issues promptly
Attending training and meetings as required

What Were Looking For

We are seeking someone who brings enthusiasm reliability and a positive attitude to their work.

Essential qualities include:

Strong practical skills suited to a busy handson kitchen environment
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with pupils staff and visitors
A cando attitude strong teamwork skills and good interpersonal qualities
Ability to recognise minor issues and escalate concerns appropriately
Physical ability to carry out manual handling and cleaning tasks safely
A full driving licence and access to a businessinsured vehicle (essential for occasional food delivery cover)

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience in a similar role or relevant personal interest
Basic IT understanding for simple administrative tasks
Industryrelevant training or qualifications

Why Join Us

As part of The Harbour Schools Partnership youll be joining a supportive and inclusive community that values teamwork quality service and a positive environment for both staff and pupils.

If youre friendly hardworking and passionate about contributing to a wellrun welcoming school environment wed love to hear from you

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

To apply forthis role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 26th February2026 interviews will be held on Tuesday 3rd March 2026.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is availablevia our website here.

Our Vision

At Woodwater Academy we are dedicated to providing the best possible educational journey for our children. Schooling is about every aspect of human personality and achievement and so an important part of the work we do in school is promoting a sense of the joy of learning. Developing the childrens personal social and emotional skills starts in our Foundation Stage and remains important throughout each childs time with us.

Core Values

The Harbour Schools Partnershipbelieves that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an core values are:

Courage

Kindness

Working With Us

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Salary:NJC GradeA2 24413FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)Working Pattern:This is a permanent positionworking 16hours per week 38weeks per year (Monday to Friday)Woodwater Academy is proud to offer an excellent education for all within a framework of our core values; ...