Kitchen Assistant
at Underley Gardens School, Kirkby Lonsdale, United Kingdom
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- Salary
- £24,619 a year
- Closing date
- 26 November 2026
- Start
- January 2027
- Type of post
- Catering
A support post, not a teaching post. - Contract
- Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- First seen
- 6 November 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
Full Job Description
At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance
Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm
Salary: £24,619.20 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you a team player who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment? Do you take pride in preparing food, maintaining high standards, and helping create a positive experience for young people?
We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team, supporting the preparation and service of nutritious meals for students. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, values teamwork, and wants to play an important role in the school community.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll work closely with the Cook/Supervisor to help prepare, serve, and deliver meals while ensuring the kitchen remains safe, clean, and compliant with food hygiene standards. You'll contribute to creating a welcoming dining experience for students and support the smooth day-to-day running of the catering service.
No two days are the same, so we're looking for someone who can adapt quickly, stay organised, and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
What you will be doing
• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals
• Supporting students during lunchtime to help ensure a positive dining experience
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and ensuring food preparation areas remain safe and hygienic
• Supporting stock control and reporting any shortages or issues
• Following food safety, health and safety, and hygiene procedures at all times
• Recording meal numbers and communicating any changes or additional requirements
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a high-quality catering service
What you will bring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Can remain calm and flexible when plans change
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety
• Is reliable, organised, and able to use their own initiative
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and young people
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Driving licence required
About Us
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
About Our School
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on students, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our students and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs. We have developed our own curriculum pathways, to support the diverse needs of our young people, allowing each student to reach their full potential.
At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. We are in a commutable distance from areas within Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire.