Kitchen Assistant, Kirkwall Grammar School - ORK09977 ORK09977

Orkney Gin Company; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Kirkwall seeks a motivated Kitchen Assistant to assist with meal services at the school. This part-time position requires 27.5 hours of work per week, primarily during term time. The successful candidate will be responsible for serving meals, basic food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining areas. An Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification is mandatory. The role offers a salary of £29,002 - £29,311 pro rata, with a working pattern from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• You must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in food preparation and service is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the school meal service.
• Prepare and serve meals.
• Clean and maintain the dining area.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Basic cooking skills

Customer service

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent

Job description

# Kitchen Assistant, Kirkwall Grammar SchoolRef no:: ORK09977Published:: 08/01/2026Closes:: 01/02/2026Location:: Kirkwall Grammar School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QNSalary:: £29,002 - £29,311 per year pro rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 27.5 hours per week## Advert**EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING****Kirkwall Grammar School****Kitchen Assistant****27.5 hours per week, Term Time****Permanent****£29,002 - £29,311 pro rata / £15.03 - £15.19 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)**Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 2.45pm, Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm including 30 min unpaid break) Applications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake duties as a kitchen assistant, assisting with the school meal service at Kirkwall Grammar School. Duties include serving meals, basic food preparation and cooking, operating the till, setting up and clearing down the dining area, washing up and cleaning. You must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent. This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Scott Pring, Schools Catering Manager on [phone] or [e-mail] **Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 1 February 2026** *Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.*## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement