Thank you for your interest in our Level 1 Kitchen Assistant position at West Gate School.
West Gate School is a popular, over-subscribed special school for 4 - 19-year-olds. We cater for children and young people with a wide range of learning difficulties, complex needs, and challenges. You can access a wealth of additional information from our school website https://www.westgate.leicester.sch.uk/
We warmly welcome applications from dedicated and motivated individuals to our friendly, supportive school community. We are looking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to join our in-house catering team. You would be helping to serve students, staff, and visitors at lunchtimes. Experience in catering would be useful, but is not essential, and applications will be welcomed from anybody who shares a passion in catering for young people.
West Gate School is a vibrant, exciting, innovative community. Our students are enthusiastic, and our staff are welcoming, hardworking, and supportive. If you would like to truly make a difference to our students and help us to progress and build on our previous successes. We would love to hear from you, and we look forward to receiving your completed application form.
Responsibilities
Assist in food preparation by chopping, slicing, and measuring ingredients according to recipes.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, ensuring all food safety standards are met.
Support cooking staff during meal preparation and service, including catering events.
Help with the serving of meals to the pupils.
Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely service.
Qualifications
Proven experience in food preparation and kitchen operations but not essential
Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
Prior experience in catering and meal preparation
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Hours:
15 per week - 38 weeks per year (38 weeks + 1 day deep clean)
Grade: 1
(Point 2)
Actual Salary:
10,809.32
Closing Date:
2nd June 2025
Interviews week commencing: 4th June 2025
How to apply:
Please apply using the online form and outline in the supporting statement section why you are the right person for this post. You are more than welcome to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Baljit Sahota on 0116 255 2187.
West Gate School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Should you be successful you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
If you have not had any contact from the school within a fortnight after the closing date, please assume that on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful. Previous applicants need not apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 12.26-13.26 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule: