Kitchen Assistant

KITCHEN ASSISTANT REQUIRED

Hours

4 hours daily (20 hours weekly), Monday to Friday 10.00 -2.00pm, Term Time only

Salary

£14,849 per annum

Closing Date

Thursday 10th September 2026

Interviews

Week commencing 14th September

The Head Teacher and Governors seek to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team. Our dedicated kitchen team produce and serve over 620 delicious hot meals to children every day.

The ideal candidate will be hard working, friendly, flexible and have a positive attitude. If this sounds like you, please apply.

Context and purpose

To assist the Chef and Assistant Kitchen Manager in the provision of catering services.

Main Duties

• The basic preparation of food and beverages e.g., hot food, fresh vegetables, salads etc

• Simple cooking duties

• Serving of meals

• General kitchen duties e.g., washing up, unloading deliveries etc

• Cleaning the kitchen, the surrounding areas and equipment

• Setting out children’s dining tables and putting them away

• Awareness and knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene principles

• Willingness to work as part of a staff team

• To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be expected

Please note, these duties reflect the core activities of the role and as the post holder develops there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties. It is expected that the post holder will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work and participate in training when required.

To apply, please visit https://www.coldfall.haringey.sch.uk/job-vacancies and download or email recruitment@coldfall.haringey.sch.uk to request , and complete the Haringey application form with reference to the job description and person specification. If you cannot download the application form, please email recruitment@coldfall.haringey.sch.uk and one will be sent to you. CVs and letters of application will not be accepted.

Coldfall Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all our children and staff. The position is subject to the completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and two positive references.

We ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our staff team and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.