East Midlands Education Trust
Kitchen Assistant
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Kitchen Assistant – Permanent, Part-Time
Scale: 1, Point: 3 Annual Salary: £24,796 pro-rata (Actual salary: £14,135.07 per annum) Hours: 24.25 hours per week, 39 weeks (Term Time Only) Start Date: 1st September 2026
Join Our Team at The Kimberley School
Where Every Day Makes a Difference
The Kimberley School is a vibrant, welcoming, and ambitious place to work. We are committed to helping every student thrive academically, socially, and personally. Our staff team plays a crucial role in fostering an outstanding learning environment, and we are proud of the high standard of education we provide.
We are now seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly, hardworking catering team.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference within our school community by:
- Assisting with the preparation and serving of delicious school lunches
- Working alongside an enthusiastic, supportive team
- Demonstrating reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude
Successful candidates will be able to:
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✔ Assist in nutritious, high-quality meal preparation and service ✔ Operate efficiently as part of a team ✔ Maintain a commitment to quality hygiene standards
Experience in a school or workplace kitchen, along with knowledge of food hygiene principles, would be advantageous. We welcome applicants with willingness to learn and a passionate commitment to supporting our students.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the preparation of school meals that support student wellbeing
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Engage positively with the school community
- Work collaboratively as part of a team
Requirements
- No formal qualifications required, but familiarity with kitchen environments is helpful
- Strong commitment to hygiene and food safety
- Ability to work as part of a team with reliability and positivity
- DBS suitability (full enhanced check required)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Person Specification & Application Notes
Applicants are encouraged to submit a detailed supporting statement addressing:
- Their alignment with the person specification
- Their reasons for considering this role—why they’d be the best candidate
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We actively promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Applications are welcome from regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion.
Additional Information
- Applications must be submitted by 9:00am on Monday, 6th July 2026
- Interviews scheduled for week commencing 6th July 2026 (early interviews may occur—submit promptly to avoid missing the window)
We reserve the right to interview candidates before the deadline, potentially closing applications early.
For more details or an informal discussion, contact:
Wendy Bellamy (Leadership Support Team Leader) 📞 0115 9387000 ✉️ hr@kimberleyschool.co.uk
Important Notes
- A full enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role
- This position requires compliance with safeguarding policies protects children and young people
- The interview process may include online safety verification as part of safeguarding checks
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