Kitchen Assistant - Duncton CE Junior School

Lavington Park Federation (Graffham CE Infant School and Duncton CE Junior School) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Salary: Minimum £12.85 p/h

Contract Type: Part time, permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day to cover the lunch service

Location: Duncton CE Junior School

Interviews: 29th June 2026

• To deliver fresh food to meet the specified standards.
• To deliver meals in accordance with an agreed seasonal menu cycle and to change this in accordance with the school food standards and allowing for allergen issues, ensuring full adherence to recipes, food presentation standards and portion control.
• To understand and cater for the needs of those pupils with special dietary requirements.
• To work to deadlines to ensure meals are served promptly.
• To ensure that meals are presented and served in an attractive way.
• To ensure that work is carried out hygienically, safely and tidily within current legislative framework.
• To help promote the uptake of school lunches through taster days, parent events and other events.
• To support the School's emphasis on pupils' health and well-being.

• To monitor, control and reduce waste and make recommendations to the Head Chef for menu adjustments.
• To work with the office manager when providing management information including the breakdown of meal numbers on a weekly basis and on request.
• To conduct stock takes on a monthly basis and on request.
• To report any complaints or incidents to the Headteacher.

• To ensure that policies and procedures with regard to health and safety and hygiene are understood by all kitchen staff and always adhered to.
• To ensure cleaning schedules are carried out.
• To always wear the correct uniform.
• To ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained in good condition and any faults are reported to the School.

• To be familiar with all relevant School policies, rules and procedures and any changes to these.
• To set a standard of behaviour to colleagues which is polite, honest and friendly.
• To deal with children in a polite, professional and friendly manner at all times and to seek guidance where necessary from the Headteacher.

• Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post.

Duncton CE Junior School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.