Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant Pentland Field School, Ickenham, UB10 8TS 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days Monday - Friday: 8.15am-14.15pm Salary range: Scale 3 Point 5-6 £21,165 - £21,467 We are proud to belong to Pentland Field School; a community that works together to achieve the very best for our children. Pentland Field School is an all-through school that meets the educational needs of around 175 children and young adults aged 4-19 with a range of learning disabilities, including those who may be autistic and those who have physical or sensory needs. Pentland Field School, a member of the Eden Academy Trust, is a good school, making a difference for the pupils we work with. We help them make progress in all areas of life, become young adults who know their own value, and become active members of the communities in which they live. Pupils work in small classes (average 10 pupils) with supportive and skilled learning support assistants and benefit from an onsite therapy team. We are looking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and flexible Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly school catering team at Pentland Field School. Working closely with the Head Chef, you will support the preparation, cooking and service of nutritious meals for pupils and staff, helping to ensure a safe, clean and welcoming dining environment. This is a hands-on role that plays an important part in the daily life of the school. You will have involvement in all parts of the kitchen and catering including menu design, health and safety, ordering/stock taking and processing online meal requests. The successful candidate will: Support the smooth running of the school kitchen and food service Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving in line with food hygiene and health & safety regulations Be proactive in supporting pupils’ dietary and allergy requirements Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all catering areas and equipment Build positive relationships with pupils, including those completing work experience in the kitchen Support occasional catering for events and special functions, which may be outside normal working hours Be a highly effective communicator, ensuring good, positive relationships with all staff members. We are looking for someone who is: A strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude Organised, adaptable and able to work efficiently in a busy environment Committed to maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and customer care Willing to undertake training and contribute to their own professional development This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive school community and make a meaningful contribution to students’ daily wellbeing. You can find out more about our school here. We can offer you: a warm, friendly and approachable senior leadership team a committed and knowledgeable staff community who are willing to share their knowledge and skill