General Kitchen Assistant

Safer York Partnership; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in York is seeking a part-time general kitchen assistant to join its catering team. The ideal candidate should have a caring approach towards children, knowledge of hygiene practices, and good interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include meal preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. The role requires working Monday to Friday from 10:15 am to 1:45 pm and involves undergoing background checks for child safety.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of dietary habits for children and young people.
• Understanding the importance of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic food preparation tasks.
• Serve meals to students and staff.
• Clean the kitchen and dining rooms after service.
• Set up and tidy dining areas.
• Attend required training courses.
• Contribute to school policies and ethos.

Skills

Caring approach with children

Good personal hygiene

Health & Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

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SCHOOL VACANCY
Dringhouses Primary School is seeking to recruit a general kitchen assistant to work within our busy school kitchen.

Are you the person we’re looking for? We’re looking for someone to work with our fantastic catering team here at Dringhouses Primary. We need someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and with a great sense of humour.

You would work within a small but busy team under the direction of the Cook / Manager to deliver an efficient catering service operating to the highest standards of food safety, by carrying out duties such as basic food preparation, setting out and putting away dining furniture, serving meals to pupils and staff, washing up and cleaning the kitchen and dining rooms.

Responsibilities

• Carries out basic food preparation tasks, for example, weighing-up food, preparing fruit and vegetables, removing items from ovens prior to service and the setting up and display of food prior to service
• Serving meals to customers
• Tidying up the kitchen and dining room and carrying out cleaning and washing up duties
• Wiping down all surfaces in storage, preparation and servery areas at the end of service on a daily basis
• Setting up and putting away dining furniture
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Removing waste and rubbish to the designated area
• Attend training courses as required including: Food Safety, Health & Hygiene, Health & Safety, Allergen Awareness, Manual Handling
• Follows all school policies and procedures, in particular: School’s Health & Safety Policy, Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, Behaviour Management Policy, Inclusion Policy, Equalities Policy, Confidentiality Policy and Data Protection Policy
• Contributes to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school

Qualifications / Skills

• Basic knowledge and appreciation of the need for a caring approach with children and young people to develop good dietary habits
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene
• Be aware of and implement Health & Safety responsibilities
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team
• Excellent time management

Contract and How to Apply

This is a part time, permanent, term time only contract. Working hours are Monday to Friday 10:15am-13:45pm.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

An application form and further details are available to download from the school website.

Please Submit Completed Forms By Post Or Electronically To Mrs C Humphreys, School Business Manager, Dringhouses Primary School, St Helen’s Road, York YO24 1HW. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [e-mail]

Closing date: Sunday 2 November 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Afternoon of Tuesday 4 November 2025

Applications are accepted via post or email.

City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations. CYC is not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accepts no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy should be made directly with the third party.