Kitchen Assistant

_**PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH THE KENT TEACH WEBSITE **_
- **Are you passionate about serving great food to young people?**_
- **If so, come and join Meopham Community Academy as one of our Catering Assistants **_

The role is for 13.75 hours per week,38 weeks per year, term time only. The salary is £22,071 FTE, pro-rata to an actual annual salary of £6,935.37.

Reporting to the Catering Manager, you will play an essential part in ensuring our food service is the best that it can be, as you will be working in our kitchens providing extra support and covering absence.

You will need to be flexible and adaptable, and your duties will be varied, including basic food preparation, serving pupils and staff, and of course washing up and helping to keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.

As a very important member of our team, you will be expected to undertake training, which you will be paid for, and we will provide you with uniform. Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applicants seeking a better work life balance and greater flexibility.

**Benefits**:
In return for your hard work and dedication, we are able to offer you a range of benefits, including:

- Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
- Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme
- Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From £6,935.37 per year

Expected hours: 13.75 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/03/2024