Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant
Hours:     23.75 hrs/week    £12.65/hour (OP1) Permanent, term-time only.
Catering staff work 38 weeks + 3 days/year
Working hours 8.30 am – 1.45 pm with a 30-minute lunch

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our established catering team to start as soon as possible.  Starting salary: £13,283 pa including holiday pay

Caldew is a well-established secondary school in the Dalston area of Carlisle.  We have over a thousand students to whom we provide an outstanding in-house catering service.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly individual to join our team, preferably with experience of working in a busy food environment but personalised training will be provided to ensure you have to the tools to complete the role to a required standard.

Uniform will be provided.

Please see our website or contact us for an application form on (01228) 710044. Applications by CV will not be accepted.

Closing Date:  Midday Monday 1st December 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high
quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement.

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications