Kitchen Assistant

Hexham Priory School, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1UY

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £11,439.66 Annually (Actual) Term Time Only plus 3 training days

Kitchen Assistant job summary

Job Purpose:

To assist in the preparation and in the service of meals and refreshments and undertake associated kitchen duties. Work is carried out under the supervision of the School Cook.

Duties and key result areas: Individually or part of a team :

1. Assist with the basic preparation, cooking and service of food and beverages

2. Setting up of the dining area, including washing tables etc.

3. Making packed lunches.

4. Assistance with the service of meals and refreshments as required.

5. Clearance of the dining area and other service points after meal service.

6. General kitchen duties to include washing up and cleaning of equipment, cupboards, surfaces etc.

7. Setting up of dining furniture as and when required.

8. Assisting with the receipt and storage of goods, stocktaking and completion of daily monitoring sheets.

Assistance with thorough cleaning of kitchen area and equipment and dining furniture - prior to each school term. This will be included in the 3 training days.

1. Assistance with thorough checking of light kitchen equipment.

2. Assisting with special events as and when required.

Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and School policies in all aspects but especially when using materials, tools and equipment.

Attend training sessions as and when required.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hexham Priory School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hexham Priory School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hexham-priory-school

Hexham Priory School i​s a community special school in West Northumberland, for pupils aged 2-19 years old who experience severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Some pupils have additional sensory or physical needs and some have an autistic spectrum condition.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Northumberland