Kitchen Assistant

Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Casual contract, up to 15 hours per week (Tuesday – Friday)
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £12.73 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• Casual contract, up to 15 hours per week (Tuesday – Friday)
• Salary: £12.73 per hour

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support our Lecturers and students within our training kitchens. You will help prepare and set up practical kitchen sessions, clean and organise kitchen areas and equipment, support students during practical activities and help maintain high standards of food hygiene, Food Safety and Health & Safety. You will also assist with the safe storage, labelling and rotation of ingredients, stock checks, waste disposal and ensuring kitchens are ready for teaching activities.

Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment would be desirable, although training can be provided for the right candidate. You should have a basic understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene and safe working practices, with the ability to follow instructions and procedures and maintain a clean, organised and safe environment. Good communication skills, reliability and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are important, as is a patient and supportive approach when working with students. Health and Safety or Food Safety qualifications would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working in a busy, practical environment. You will need to be calm, organised, approachable and willing to learn, with a flexible and positive attitude towards supporting the wider department. Full training will be provided where required, and you will be expected to undertake relevant Food Safety, Health & Safety, safeguarding and other professional development training as appropriate.

What the school offers its staff

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Eastern Education Group Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffolk-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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