Kitchen Assistant (Term- Time only)

Daubeney Primary School, London, E5 0EG

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 March 2026

• Closing date

  12 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Term time.
• Contract type: Fixed term - August 2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £30,225 and £30,654

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint a Kitchen Assistant who will:

 Provide support in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages

 Prepare service areas and equipment in the service area for the efficient and effective delivery of meals and catering services.

 Clean catering areas and kitchen equipment to the required standards

You will have:

 A Level 2 Certificate of Food Hygiene

 Experience of catering  Knowledge of basic food preparations such as sandwiches, salads, etc.

 Knowledge of Natasha’s law

 Knowledge of allergy legislation

 The ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature control

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

 A supportive and welcoming community of pupils and staff

 A positive environment to grow and work across our federation

 A senior leadership team who care for and value their staff

 A happy place to work  Employee benefits through salary sacrifice including childcare vouchers, cyclescheme and techscheme

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 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.

Application Form 2026.docx - 173 KB (opens in new tab)

Kitchen Assistant Advert 300126 DPS.pdf - 136 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description and Person Specification 300126.pdf - 172 KB (opens in new tab)

About Daubeney Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 367 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Daubeney Primary School website
• Email address: skhanam@blossom.hackney.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8985 4380
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/daubeney-primary-school

Daubeney School is part of the Daubeney Sebright & Lauriston Federation

Arranging a visit to Daubeney Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email skhanam@blossom.hackney.sch.uk.

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