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Kitchen Assistant XS2.2

The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET

This job expired on 11 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 38.33 hours per week (7.00 am to 3.00pm) Monday to Friday, with a 20-minute unpaid break each day. Working weeks are term-time only (37.2) weeks p/a)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Four months
• Pay scale: Grade 1
• Hourly rate: £12.26 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appointment a Kitchen Assistant to support our busy school canteen between 7.00am and 3.00pm five days per week. The successful applicant will assist with preparation, cooking and serving of food. The role will also involve cleaning and tidying of the kitchen and serving area. Please see the attached job description for further details.

You will work under the direct supervision, and full training will be provided.

We require:

• A team player who is happy to support different colleagues as required.
• Someone who can demonstrate attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Experience working in a school kitchen would be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment, with full training given.
• The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge.
• The possibility of overtime if desired.
• A generous pension scheme.
• An on-site Nursery, and discounted local gym membership.

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.

If you have any queries about the post, or would like to visit the school kitchen prior to applying, please contact: James Gannaway, Senior Cook, by calling the school number or emailing jgannaway@thomas-hardye.net.

Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form (available on the school website) to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA by emailing apullen@thomas-hardye.net before the deadline, Friday 11th July.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 17th July.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About The Thomas Hardye School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 2051 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Thomas Hardye School website
• Email address: apullen@thomas-hardye.net
• Phone number: 01305 266064
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thomas-hardye-school-dorchester

We require an outstanding Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator to join a large team working to support students with additional needs at the Thomas Hardye School.

We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery, a sports complex with company membership for staff.

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