JOB DESCRIPTION

Post: Kitchen Assistant
Hours: 12 hours per week (4hrs per day) – Monday, Wed & Friday (school term time
only).
Salary: £NMW - £12.94.
Location of work: Kirkby

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team at our
college for young adults with disabilities / addional needs. This role is vital to the smooth
operation of our college canteen, where we serve daily lunchtime meals to our learners.
You will work as part of a small, friendly team to ensure high standards of food
preparation, cleanliness, and customer service.

Your key responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation of meals while
maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards, serving food to students, and
operating the till to handle transactions accurately. You will also be responsible for
cleaning kitchen equipment, washing dishes, and ensuring the kitchen and canteen
areas are kept clean and tidy. Flexibility is key, as you will support the kitchen team with
a variety of general duties to help ensure a smooth and efficient service for our learners.

We are looking for someone with a flexible and proactive approach to work, who can
adapt to the varied demands of a busy kitchen environment. The ability to work
effectively both as part of a team and independently. While previous experience in a
similar role would be an advantage, but it is not essential.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory
Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and
expects all staff to share this commitment.

Activate are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all
members of the community on an equal basis, regardless of age, gender, ethnic
background, religion or sexual orientation.
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Disclosure: The post is subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Declaration of a criminal record on offer of appointment will not necessarily be a
bar to employment.

Full Job Description, Application Form, Diversity Monitoring Form and Privacy Policy
can be downloaded from our website https://activateces.org.uk/vacancies/ Completed
application to be submitted to jobs@activateces.org.uk  before closing date of
27/09/2025. Reference No: KITASTSEP25.  The successful applicant will be required to
undertake appropriate checks as well as providing proof of your right to work in the UK.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post: Kitchen Assistant
Hours: 12 hours per week 4hrs per day – Monday, Wed & Friday (school term time
only).
Location of work: Kirkby

The main duties will be:

•  Help with preparing lunches
•  Maintain health, hygiene and safety when storing and preparing food
•  Keeping food service and food preparation areas clean and tidy
•  Help prepare hot food dishes
•  Prepare hot and cold sandwiches/salads/pastas etc.
•  Store and put away new stock, ensuring it is rotated properly to prevent any

items from going out of date.

•  Set up and close kitchen
•  Serve students from kitchen service area
•  Working on the till
•  Cleaning of dishes including operating dishwasher.
•  Clean the kitchen area, including sweeping and mopping floors with

disinfectants, sanitising countertops and food preparation areas, emptying
bins, and replacing liners

•  Cleaning of the canteen area includes brushing and mopping floors with

disinfectants, clearing away crockery and cutlery, and wiping down tables.

•  Assist in unloading and storing deliveries
•  Carry out such other duties that may be allocated from time to time.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The
postholder will be required to undertake other activities related to achieving
the organisations objectives, as determined by the Manager.

This job description may be reviewed when necessary, in line with the
development of the organisation.