Kitchen Assistant

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Job Title:

Kitchen Assistant (Kitchen Porter Focus)

Location:

Red Moor School, Lanlivery, PL30 5BT

Hours:

20 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Salary: £11,819.29 per annum / £13.25 per hour (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
April 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG
!

At Red Moor School, every role matters — and every member of staff helps change the lives of our young people. Our pupils thrive when the environment around them is calm, clean, safe and consistent — and our kitchen team plays a vital role in making that happen.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant with a strong Kitchen Porter focus who takes pride in their work, brings reliability and care to everything they do, and is committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming and high-quality kitchen environment for pupils and staff every single day. Your work may be behind the scenes — but its impact is felt across the whole school.

Value teamwork, routine and purpose in your work
Bring a calm, steady presence — even in a busy kitchen
Understand that the right environment helps children feel safe and ready to learn
We want to hear from you.

• Wash dishes, trays, utensils and kitchen equipment to a consistently high standard
• Maintain cleanliness across worktops, appliances, storage areas and floors
• Assist with unpacking and storing food and equipment deliveries safely
• Manage waste appropriately and empty bins regularly
• Support the School Chef by keeping all areas organised and running smoothly
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning routines
• Help with simple setup and clear‑down at break and lunchtime
• Follow hygiene, food safety and health & safety procedures at all times

Every day is a little different — because the kitchen supports the whole school community. That’s what makes the role both purposeful and valued.

• Brings a calm, steady and positive approach — even during busy periods
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and well‑organised environment
• Works well as part of a supportive team and is happy to help wherever needed
• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with adults and young people
• Is reliable, consistent and able to follow procedures carefully
• Is comfortable lifting, carrying and being on their feet throughout the day
• Ideally has kitchen or cleaning experience (training can be provided)
• Level 2 Food hygiene (desirable but not essential)

If you take pride in doing things properly, keeping standards high and contributing to something meaningful — you’ll thrive here.

Red Moor is a nurturing, specialist school for pupils aged 5–18 with SEMH needs and barriers to learning. Many of our young people arrive having found school overwhelming or unsuccessful in the past — our job is to show them a different experience.

We believe: “The curriculum should be the servant of the child.” — Sir Barry Carpenter (2024)

This philosophy shapes our relationships, our environment, and every aspect of school life — including the way we care for our buildings and grounds.

Red Moor is part of Acorn Education, within Outcomes First Group, giving you both the closeness of a supportive school team and the opportunities of a national organisation.

We’re proud that Outcomes First Group is officially a Great Place to Work.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

* Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.