General Kitchen Assistant

At The Greetland Academy, our promise to our children is simple: we strive to attract, retain, and develop exceptional staff. We believe that our team is at the heart of our success, and by nurturing their talents, we achieve the very best for our pupils. We are committed to both the personal wellbeing and professional development of every member of staff—you could be an integral part of this journey. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated General Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly and supportive catering team. This role is based at our KS2 site and plays a key part in delivering a high-quality food service for our pupils. About the Role As a General Kitchen Assistant, you will: Support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene and cleanliness Ensure compliance with health and safety and food hygiene regulations Help create a safe, efficient, and welcoming kitchen environment You will contribute directly to ensuring that all food served is prepared safely and to a high standard, supporting the wellbeing of our school community. What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who has: The ability to prepare and present a range of foods including vegetables, salads, fruit, sauces, desserts, sandwiches, and beverages Good communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with both adults and children Basic numeracy skills for portion control and food preparation Ability to carry out practical food preparation tasks safely and efficiently Ability to follow instructions accurately and work effectively as part of a team What We Offer A warm and welcoming school community A team of dedicated, supportive, and hardworking colleagues Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who make the role truly rewarding If you’re passionate about supporting children and want to be part of a caring, committed team, we would love to hear from you! Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 8th July 2026 Interview Date: W/C 13th July Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references. Great Heights Academy Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.