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Kitchen Assistant/Catering Cook - Holsworthy C of E Primary School
Salary details: Grade B
Job term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 30 hours per week (8am – 2pm) – 40 weeks per year
Closing date: 7th August 2026, 9am
Start date: 1st September 2026
Interview Date: 11th August 2026
Are you passionate about working with children in a school environment? Do you possess excellent communication skills and a desire to support our younger learners in their Holsworthy journey? If so, we invite you to consider joining our team as a Kitchen Assistant/Catering Cook!
About Us:
At Holsworthy Primary we are a warm and welcoming school. We are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive. We prioritise academic excellence, holistic development, and fostering a sense of community. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where all children, families, and staff can grow and thrive.
About the Role:
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Kitchen Assistant/Catering Cook to join our kitchen team. You will play a key role in supporting the Kitchen Manager, be highly skilled and understand the high standards to meet the demands of a busy school kitchen.
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Key Responsibilities:
- To support the Catering Manager in providing a high quality hygienic catering service in boarding.
- To work under the direction of the Catering Manager within an agreed system of supervision and to implement agreed work shift patterns and to cover for sickness as required within the kitchen.
- As part of the kitchen team, support in the production of ‘safe’ food in a hygienic environment.
- To provide customer satisfaction at all times within all aspects of the kitchen service.
- To support in the production of breakfast, lunch and evening tea. To include packed lunches as appropriate for day trips, work experience etc., under the direction of the Catering Manager.
- To be an effective member of the whole boarding staff team, fostering positive working relationships within the establishment.
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How to Apply:
Please visit the school website using the link below to apply. https://www.holsworthy-primary.devon.sch.uk/
Applications must be submitted to vberry@holsworthy-primary.devon.sch.uk by 9am on 7th August 2026.
Holsworthy Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.
Organisation address: Sanders Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6HD
Contact detail: Vicky Berry
Email: vberry@holsworthy-primary.devon.sch.uk
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