Kitchen Assistant

About this role:

12.5 Hours per week / Term Time only / Permanent / 12.00pm 2.30pm / Monday Friday.

Required September 2026.

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our welcoming school kitchen team. This position is offering the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team while helping to provide healthy and enjoyable meals for our learners.

If you are organised, enthusiastic and enjoy working with others in a busy but friendly environment, we would love to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety and be committed to adhering to school policies and procedures
• Have excellent communication skills with an understanding of verbal and written instructions.
• Have the ability to work as a member of a team and on their own initiative without supervision.
• Having the ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Duties to include:

• Washing up and cleaning to a high standard
• Food preparation and service
• Ideally the candidate will hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, however training will be provided for the successful candidate.

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contact recruitment@mmhs.co.uk

How to apply:

Please complete our application form via our online portal by 11.59pm on Monday 31st August 2026

Link to apply - https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/kitchen-assistant-3/

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned Wednesday 9th September 2026

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

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