Reference Number: MLE/KA/Oct26
Kitchen Assistant
Term Time Only - Fixed Term to July 2027
Grade 1 SCP - £25,614 (pro-rata)
27.5 hours per week September until May / 20 hours per week from June until July
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our strong and very supportive team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is able to manage time effectively
- Is able to work both alone and in a team
- Has an awareness of health and safety procedures
- Has high expectations of themselves
- Is an excellent team player
- Is able to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations
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Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
Main Duties:
- Food preparation
- Washing up and general kitchen duties
- Cleaning of the kitchen according to established routines
- Serving food ensuring that pupils are helped to make a balanced choice and that the correct portion control is made as per the National Nutritional Standards
- Supporting the catering team during service
- Cleaning the kitchen, its surrounds and equipment
- Following all health and safety laws and guidance and working within the food hygiene standards
- Taking rubbish to the bins
- Promoting the healthy school agenda and school initiatives
- Undertaking training to support the job
"We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required."
Salary: Grade 1 SCP 3 - £25,614 pro-rata
Closing Date: 2 November 2026, 9.00am
Other Information
Please complete the attached Application Form and return to Tina Flanagan, Personnel Manager via email: recruitment@durhamjohnston.org.uk
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