Kitchen Assistant

North East Ambition; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education trust seeks a Kitchen Assistant for 10 hours per week at Huntcliff School in Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The role involves supporting the Catering Manager to deliver food services, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in basic food preparation. Ideal candidates will have food safety knowledge and enjoy working in a busy environment. This is a permanent position with a starting salary ranging from £5,790 to £5,921 annually. Interested applicants should email their completed application to [e-mail].

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment is preferred.
• Able to work in a busy kitchen setting.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Support Catering Manager in delivering effective service.
• Serve meals, set out and clear away dining furniture.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Huntcliff School (Saltburn-by-the-Sea)

Start Date: March 2026

Actual Salary £5,790 to £5,921 (Grade C, SCP 3)

Hours of Work: 10 hours per week, term time plus 5 days

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 26th January 2026

Interviews: Thursday 29th January 2026

About the Role

Your role will be to support the Catering Manager in delivering an effective catering service in a busy campus kitchen which services Saltburn Primary and Huntcliff Secondary school, operating to the highest standards of food safety. On a daily basis you will be serving meals to students and staff, setting out and clearing away dining furniture, washing up and cleaning the kitchen and dining room as well as basic food preparation.

About Us

We are a newly merged Trust, Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.

What we have:

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

For further details on us as an organisation, please visit www.sparkeducationtrust.org.uk

For further information on the school, please visit www.huntcliff.co.uk

How to Apply

Please make sure that the application form is completed and returned via email to [e-mail] addressed to Miss L Wilkinson, Headteacher.

Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates, if you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.

Safeguarding Notice

The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.