Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant Term-Time, plus one week Apply by 9 am on Friday 17 July 2026 Thank you for taking an interest in joining St Chris. Since 1915, we have been a school that asks interesting questions and continues to do so today. With a community of around 500 young people and 200 staff, we believe in doing things differently when it makes things better for our students. We are a continuously developing community that values individuals and encourages curiosity, competence, judgement, kindness and courage. If you share our holistic vision of education, we would love to hear from you. About the Role We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated catering team supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school kitchen. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in preparing fresh food and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. What you will do

• Assist with the preparation of ingredients and basic food production under the guidance of the chefs.
• Support the preparation of fresh, nutritious vegetarian meals.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment, ensuring they are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Support the kitchen and servery teams during busy service periods.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing deliveries in line with food safety procedures.
• Follow all food hygiene, food safety and HACCP procedures.
• Demonstrate allergen awareness and help prevent cross-contamination.
What we are looking for
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• Allergen Awareness training (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Basic food preparation skills with the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• A flexible approach and willing to support across the kitchen, servery and school events.
• A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and data protection
Piqued your interest? We thought so. At St Chris, we do things differently to benefit our young people and community. Apply for this role at https://www.stchris.co.uk/work-for-us To apply, please complete the application form and send it with a covering letter to hr@stchris.co.uk. We do not accept CVs. Applications close 9 am Friday, 17 July 2026 Interviews will take place Wednesday 22 July 2026 St Chris School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.


• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
• Allergen Awareness training (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Basic food preparation skills with the ability to follow instructions accurately.
• A flexible approach and willing to support across the kitchen, servery and school events.
• A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and data protection
  
  Since 1915, we have been a school that asks interesting questions and continues to do so today. With a community of around 500 young people and 200 staff, we believe in doing things differently when it makes things better for our students.