Kitchen Assistant

• Old Buckenham Hall School
• Address: Brettenham Park Ipswich IP7 7PH
• Salary: 12.71 per hour
• Hours: 35 hours per week 46 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 8707

Were looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant who will be the heart of our operation for Old Buckenham Hall School. Youll join the Catering Team in producing and serving nutritious meals to children staff and visitors contracted to 35 hours per week.

Ideally you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn with a good understanding of hygiene and safety practices in a food preparation a kitchen environment excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working as part of the school a caring and patient nature with a genuine interest in supporting children is needed and being physically fit for the demands of the role including lifting and carrying. Experience of working in a kitchen is beneficial.

All staff contractors volunteers have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. Staff must be aware of the systems within the school which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the schools Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that the Whole Person is the Whole point. Find out more here:Diversity Equity and Inclusion - Rugby School

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race sex disability religion/belief sexual orientation gender reassignment or age.

How to apply

For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore an early application is strongly advised.

Closing date: 22 April 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers including the dark web and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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