Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly kitchen team in a busy secondary school. This is a part-time position, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing excellent food service to students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and drinks

Setting up and clearing dining areas

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Washing utensils, dishes, and kitchen equipment

Supporting the catering team during busy lunch periods

Following food safety and health & safety procedures at all times

Requirements:

Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable but not essential

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

Understanding of food hygiene standards

Reliable, punctual, and professional manner

Tottington High School is committed to the continued professional development of all members of staff and the sustained successful performance of all its academies.

At THS we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence.

We want to inspire our school community to believe they can achieve their high aspirations and will be successful in the future.

We will accomplish this by:

Working as a team and promoting inclusivity

Striving for greatness everyday

Being inspired to reach our goals

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power

to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in

the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly

meaningful. Our values — opportunity, integrity, community, and equity — guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives. We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary,

and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply

committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships,

talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff

to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value

every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and

inspired to make a real difference. You will join a collaborative network of schools where

shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every

academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vit