Job Description

Reference number

BUC14336

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Part Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

30 Nov 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

10 Dec 2025

Contact email

recruitment@gatewaysch.co.uk



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Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant who will need experience in the preparation and serving of food, plus related catering duties.

All year round, 22.5 hours per week (10 days holiday can be flexibly taken during term time, agreed in advance, and at a time that suits both parties).

Term time hours are 7.30am-2pm on Monday to Friday.

There is flexibility around the timing of the hours outside of term time and can be discussed at interview.

Salary:

Dependent upon experience

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

All year round - part-time

Closing date:

Wednesday 10 December at midday


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About us

Gateway School is a thriving, vibrant and nurturing independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11, located in the heart of the Chiltern Hills in the village of Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. Ages: 2-11 Pupils on roll: Approx. 260 Small class sizes ensuring every child is known and supported Broad and creative curriculum Specialist teaching ISI Rated: Excellent in all areas Part of the Bellevue Education Group - offering high-quality professional development, shared expertise, and a family of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence in education. - offering global collaboration and rich CPD opportunities.

Website:

https://www.gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk/
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About the role

The Kitchen Assistant plays a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school's catering service.



Working under the direction of the Chef Manager, the postholder assists with

the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, ensuring a friendly and efficient service for pupils and staff.



The role also includes maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, supporting events such as breakfast club and open mornings, and contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment


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About you

Communication & Collaboration

Able to work flexibly and with initiative, both independently and as part of a team. Communicates effectively with colleagues to ensure a smooth, efficient, and friendly service.

Qualifications & Skills

A certificate in Food Hygiene of Level 2 or above is desirable.
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Other information

Please visit our websitewww.gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk for more information about the school.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their

qualifications and experience to: recruitment@gatewaysch.co.uk.

Closing date for applications:

Application forms to be received by midday Wednesday 10 December

Interviews:

will be held shortly after. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Gateway School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Gateway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, reference checks and pre-employment safeguarding procedures.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions*

All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).*

For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

and the

guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.