Kitchen Assistant

Job Details

Kitchen Assistant

Salary: BET Grade 1A-B £24,225 - £24,413 FTE (Actual salary £15,650 – £15,772)

Working Pattern: Term time only, including inset days, 45.2 weeks per year

Hours: 27.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday shift pattern, 8.30am - 2.30pm.

Start date: ASAP

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team.

The successful applicant will need the ability to work on their own and as part of a team, and to relate well to young people.

There are no specific academic requirements for the post but knowledge of basic Food Hygiene and Healthy Eating guidelines would be an advantage.

Key tasks:

• Cleaning of store/pantry/kitchen/cookers/freezers, working to the daily cleaning schedule within food safety guidelines.
• Basic food preparation i.e. chopping vegetables, salad, sandwich making. Under supervision, assist with basic cooking.
• Assisting with the serving of meals.
• Operating tills during service.
• Preparation, delivery and collection of hospitality trays.
• Washing up.
• Washing surfaces of tables in the dining area, sanitising all surfaces, sweeping and washing of floors.
• Packing/preparing lunches for field trips.
• Undertake Food Hygiene training annually.
• Have a knowledge of Healthy Eating guidelines adhering to government and school policy.
• To work flexibly across all three school campuses as and when required.
• Adhere to Government Health and Safety guidelines within the kitchen and participate in on the job training.
• To undertake any other duties that reasonably fall within the purview of the post.

Do you have?

• A flexible attitude to react to different situations throughout the school day and the ability to use your own initiative within the catering environment.
• Experience of working calmly under pressure.
• The ability to communicate effectively with other team members, and work effectively both on your own and within a team.

We offer:

• Rewarding work in a passionate, enthusiastic and friendly team of colleagues
• Local Government (Defined Benefit) Pension Scheme
• Free access to an Employee Assistance programme, Retail and other discounts, Cycle to Work scheme.
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression.

Further Information

Steyning Grammar School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply please visit the vacancy on Schrole; SGS Kitchen Assistant:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dan Tullett, Catering Manager, at

Early applicants are welcome and we reserve the right to interview and appoint should a suitable applicant apply before the closing date.

Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 17th November 2025.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on /

Do not click the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

The reference number for this role is SCHO01256.

LOCATION

Steyning Area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

17 November 2025