Kitchen Assistant
Brentwood School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Band 1 (points 2-3) £24,413-£24,796 pro rata Actual salary £9,877-£10,032
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who can provide an efficient, hygienic washing up and cleaning service supporting the school’s lunch service. The role focuses on dishwashing, clearing and cleaning the canteen/dining areas, and maintaining high food safety and health & safety standards appropriate to a special school environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Operate commercial dishwashers; wash and store crockery, cutlery, trays, and utensils.
- Clean and maintain dishwashing equipment.
- Wipe and sanitise tables, chairs, and serving areas.
- Sweep and mop floors; clean spills promptly.
- Remove waste safely and manage recycling.
- Assist with setting up and clearing dining areas.
- Support pupils calmly and appropriately during clearing times.
- Follow food hygiene, health & safety, COSHH and manual handling procedures.
- Wear PPE and maintain high personal hygiene standards.
- Attend mandatory training including safeguarding.
What the school offers its staff
Brentwood School and Community College specialise in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Brentwood benefits from state-of-the-art facilities which include a 11-19 school and post 19 college.
Our Ethos
Brentwood is a friendly, safe and inclusive school and college where students are valued and feel a sense of belonging. It is a place where students’ needs are met with care, empathy and understanding. Our vision is for all our students to gain the social, emotional and academic skills to facilitate optimum independence and happiness, and to reach their full potential as valued members of the community.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Brentwood School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 169 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brentwood School website
- Email address
- recruitment@brentwood.trafford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 905 2371
Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post 19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years.
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