Kitchen Assistants

Salary:NJC GradeA3 24796FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern:These are two permanent positions working between 16 hours and 23.75hours per week 38weeks per year (Monday to Friday)

Orchard Vale Community School are looking for two dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants 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 key 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

• Encouraging good table manners and assisting children with cutlery when needed

• Cleaning tables chairs trolleys counters floors and kitchen equipment

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

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.

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 15th June2026 interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd June2026.

Successful 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 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 available on the relevant school website.