Kitchen Assistant

Position: Kitchen Assistant

Salary: NJC, Pay point 2 - £28,617 per annum (pro rata)

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 10:15am to 2.00pm, 18.75 hours per week - Term Time Only

Contract Term: Fixed Term (1 Year Contract, with the possibility of extension)

Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing 18th May 2026

Start date: To start as soon as possible

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to join our excellent school team.

Responsibilities

• An experienced Kitchen Assistant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Assist in the preparation of school lunches for the whole school, considering allergies and dietary needs
• Maintain kitchen and food safety standards
• Support the School's emphasis on pupils' health and wellbeing
• Comply with Food Safety legislation
• Work with our Head Chef to meet deadlines
• Be a warm person with a good sense of humour and strong team ethics

Benefits Offered

• Highly skilled and experienced leadership team to guide and support your development
• Supportive, enthusiastic and active governing body and parents group to work alongside
• Dynamic, warm, bright and highly accomplished team
• Calm, fun and bright environment in which to work and thrive
• Situated in an amazing school close to good transport links

South Harringay Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.