Kitchen / Catering Assistant (January Start)

Hours Per Week: 16

(Mon - Fri 10:48 – 14:00)

Actual Salary : £9261

Email: kingjames@kj1a.com

Headteacher: Mr S Whitehead BA(Hons) NPQH

Number on Roll: 950

We are looking to appoint a Kitchen/Catering Assistant.  The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and be able to work under pressure.  This is an exciting time to join King James and continue on our journey to excellence.

Job Summary

This post is to work in a very busy kitchen carrying out all kitchen duties.  Duties will include:

• Food preparation.
• Cleaning of kitchen and Dining Room.
• Washing up.
• Till work

Further details of duties will be given to the successful applicant.

Person Specification Essential         

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Flexible/positive attitude to work
• Good communication skills

Closing date: Tuesday 02 December 2025

Please visit our website or ring or email the Academy for an application pack.  If you would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Helen German at (kingjames@kj1a.com) or telephone 01388 603388.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children.  All candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and safety of children and young people.  Any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of two supportive references and the successful completion of pre-employment checks.  An application to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be submitted when the successful candidate has accepted the position.

Please visit the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice for further information:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/474742/Code_of_Practice_for_Disclosure_and_Barring_Service_Nov_15.pdf

King James I Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.