General Kitchen Assistant

We have a vacancy for a General Kitchen Assistant to carry out the following tasks:

• Basic catering tasks including weighing up, preparation of fruit and vegetables for cooking and service, deep fat frying, removing items from ovens and steamers prior to service, the setting up and display of food prior to service
• Assisting in the safe storage of goods received including foodstuffs and cleaning materials
• Putting in place dining tables and chairs ready for service and the putting away at the end of service
• Clearing away all equipment and utensils used in the provision of the service, washing up and putting away in a clean and hygienic condition.
• Sweeping and spot mopping dining areas removing all food debris on a daily basis
• Sweeping and mopping all storage, preparation, servery and changing room floors on a daily basis.
• Wiping down all surfaces in storage, preparation and servery areas at the end of service on a daily basis.
• Removing all food waste to allotted waste areas.
• Using the cashless catering till to supply food purchases to students and staff

Come and join our friendly team and provide high quality school meals to our students during term time.

If you require further information, please ring Mr Vass at school on 01423 711246 (before 2pm) or email richard.vass@nidderdale.mlt.co.uk.

Please complete the application form and submit by the closing date.

Closing date: 12th October 2026

Interview: w/c 16th October (p.m.)

Start: asap after 30.11.26

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.