Kitchen Assistant

Role Overview

Malet Lambert School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team in preparing and providing high-quality, nutritious food for our pupils. This is a permanent role, working 10 hours per week during term time and an additional 10 hours during school holidays for deep cleans and training. Normal working hours are between 11:45 am and 1:45 pm, Monday to Friday. Salary is £5,667.98 per annum, paid in 12 equal instalments.

As Kitchen Assistant you will be responsible for:

- Assisting the catering team with food preparation and maintenance of cooking areas.

- Ensuring the preparation of meals meets high nutritional standards.

- Maintaining the hygiene and safety of the kitchen environment.

- Undertaking deep cleans and training activities during holiday periods.

We are looking for an individual who has:

- Previous experience of preparing food, preferably in a professional kitchen or catering environment.

- Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety.

• Access to our staff benefit platform with brand discounts and financial incentives, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Free onsite parking and tea & coffee in all staff rooms.
• Family-friendly policies with sector-leading maternity, adoption and neonatal care pay offers.
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme, including secure earnings-linked pension and a lump-sum death grant of three times your salary.
• Well-being support: discounted East Riding gym membership, free annual flu vaccinations, refund of NHS prescription prepayment certificate fees, and 24/7 employee assistance scheme.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Mollie Poskitt, HR Officer, at or via email k

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment, and an online check will be conducted in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance. The Child Protection Policy can be accessed at Child Protection Policy.