Kitchen Assistant

Required from 4th November 2024 or as close to this date as possible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen and the Governors of Gosforth C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated kitchen assistant to join our hard working and dedicated team. 

OP1 £23,151 per annum pro rata ( this includes the living wage supplement equating to £12.00 per hour ).

The post will be 18.75 hours per week all within the school day.  term time 

The successful candidate will have: 

•    A food hygiene handling certificate, or similar qualification and experience of working within a kitchen setting. 
•    Willingness to gain experience of preparing healthy and nutritionally balanced menus. 
•    awareness of health & hygiene procedures.  
•    knowledge of policies and procedure relating to child protection, health & safety and confidentiality.

In return we offer:
• Positive pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and engaged with learning.
• A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a priority.
• A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times.
• Support from experienced staff and an active governing board.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

For an application pack please visit www.gosforth.cumbria.sch.uk or email admin@gosforth.cumbria.sch.uk .

The closing date for applications is 14th October 2024 at 12 noon.

Interviews will be held on Friday 18th October 2024. 

Gosforth C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, it engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised. In addition, if appointed, a completed Childcare Disqualification declaration will also be required.