Kitchen Assistant
Mullion School, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7EB4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 4.5 hours per week (over one day)
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £12.71
What skills and experience we're looking for
Mullion School, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to work in our very successful School kitchen. All food is prepared on site and served at morning break and lunchtimes. This post is currently 4.5 hours for one day a week only.
About The Role:
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly school kitchen team. This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants to make a positive difference to our pupils’ school day.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with the preparation and serving of healthy, nutritious meals to students.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
Wash up and tidy kitchen equipment and dining areas.
Support the kitchen team with general tasks as needed.
Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
What We Offer:
A supportive and welcoming team environment.
Training in food hygiene and kitchen safety.
The opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our students.
About You:
Friendly, approachable, and a good team player.
Reliable and punctual, with a positive attitude. Willing to learn and follow instructions.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mullion School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 557 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mullion School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
Mullion School is located on the outskirts of Mullion Village. We are an 11-16 school with 565 students on role. Our student community spans the Lizard Peninsula with a large number of students travelling to school by bus each day. We serve arguably one of the most beautiful and unique areas of the country.
Mullion School is ambitious, creative and inclusive, our students consistently achieve academic excellence. We encourage all students to take an active role in the school, through leadership opportunities, sport, performing arts and enrichment opportunities. The school is a vibrant supportive community and our students are a pleasure to teach and work with every day.
Relationships are important to us at Mullion School and you would be joining a strong collaborative team of staff who are passionate about Mullion School. It is an exciting time for the school as we join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, who have a clear vision for collaboration and school improvement.
Arranging a visit to Mullion School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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