Kitchen Assistant (UCC018BC)

Uppingham Community College, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9TJ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  26 January 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: £12.65 Hourly

Kitchen Assistant (UCC018BC) job summary

Kitchen Assistant

Salary: Rutland National Joint Council 2.2 (£14,878)

Hours: 26.25 hours per week

Working Hours: 9.15am - 3.00pm (with 30 minute, unpaid break)

Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (term-time, plus 1 week)

Contract type: Permanent

As Kitchen Assistant you would be working as part of the kitchen team to ensure crockery and cookware is clean and assist with other kitchen tasks in as required.

Skills & Attributes:

Team work: Ability to work well with cooks, catering staff, and Catering Manager in a busy kitchen environment, especially during busy break and lunch times.

Time Management: Being punctual and able to work efficiently to help prepare, serve, and clean up meals within tight school schedules.

Reliability & Responsibility: Showing consistency, trustworthiness, and a good work ethic—important when working around children and food services.

Food Hygiene & Safety Awareness - Desirable, however training will be given.
Understanding basic food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene standards.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.

Additional Perks

• Free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, and gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers, dental support, and retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

About Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is committed to improving learning by fostering a culture of excellence. We prioritise children’s needs, teacher development, and innovative school improvement to ensure success across all our schools.

Safeguarding Commitment

Discovery is dedicated to safeguarding pupils. The successful applicant must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide references.

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If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

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

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all posts are subject to DBS checks. In the interests of safer recruitment, the Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants in compliance with the guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Any relevant information found with regards to a candidate’s suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview.

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 Uppingham Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 919 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Uppingham Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/uppingham-community-college

Our core values as a school are: Respect, Honesty and Kindness. Everything we do is based upon these simple principles. Our students consistently achieve excellent GCSE outcomes and we are very proud of our holistic approach to developing respectful and responsible young people who are ready for life in our ever changing world.

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