Kitchen Assistant

Maulden Lower School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 July 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: £12.85 - £13.05 Hourly

Kitchen Assistant job summary

Kitchen Assistant

20 Hours 10:00 - 14:00

Term Time Only plus 5 Training Days

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team in the School Kitchen.

Main responsibilities:

• Assist in the setting up and cleaning down of the dining area
• Carry out general cleaning duties in all relevant catering areas
• Assist in the preparation of food and beverages as directed
• To assist in the service of food and beverages

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a certificate in Food Hygiene, or be willing to undertake training
• Have the flexibility to work additional hours when requested

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 Maulden Lower School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Maulden Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maulden-lower-school

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