Casual Kitchen Assistant

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Earlsdon Primary School is a friendly, successful two form entry school with polite, friendly, hardworking children and a supportive staff team.

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic casual Kitchen Assistants to join our team on a casual, zero-hour basis. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking flexible work arrangements while gaining experience in a busy kitchen environment.

As a casual Kitchen Assistant, you will support the catering team during staff absence in maintaining high standards of food preparation, cleanliness. Shifts will be offered based on the needs of the school.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong willingness to learn.
• Be reliable, punctual, and able to work flexibly to meet operational needs.
• Work effectively as part of a busy kitchen and catering team.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
• Follow instructions accurately and carry out tasks efficiently.
• Remain calm and organised when working in a fast-paced environment.
• Show a commitment to delivering excellent service and supporting colleagues.

We can offer:

• A good school where 'positive and caring relationships have created an environment where pupils feel safe and are safe'.
• Children who are 'exceptionally' well behaved.
• Friendly and supportive staff.
• A wonderful environment 'at the heart of the local community'.
• A supportive leadership team and strong Governing Body.

A qualification in First Aid or willingness to train is essential.

Candidates who have not been contacted by the interview date will not have been shortlisted.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/173532/12961
• Contract Type Casual
• Working Hours Permanent Casual - Zero Hour Contract (across 5 days - Monday to Friday) 38 weeks, TTO
• Closing Date 3 July, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Earlsdon Primary School, Earlsdon Avenue North, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)