We have an exciting opportunity to join our Kirkbampton team.

We are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to work alongside our school cook.  The role will mainly comprise of assisting our cook with meal preparation, setting out and cleaning away the dining hall furniture, serving food to pupils, assisting with washing up and cleaning after service

The successful applicant

• will either hold or be willing to undertake relevant food handling training and any other qualifications relevant to the post.
• should be able to work as part of a team and be friendly and approachable

• is highly motivated with lots of energy, while being flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative
   
• has an excellent attendance record

Please be aware that we are rural school west of Carlisle and sadly there is no public bus service therefore applicants need to have a reliable source of transport to be able to get to and from work each day.

The job is Term Time only with an additional week allocated to allow for school holiday deep cleans (split over the school year).  All holidays need to be taken within the school closure periods.

Location

Kirkbampton CE Primary School, Kirkbampton, Carlisle,Cumbria,CA5 6HX

NOR 98 + Nursery
Tel: 01228 576377
School website: www.kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete and return the application form

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Cumbria County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Closing Date 12 Noon 7^th March 2025

Essential Qualifications

• Food Hygiene Level 2 (or willing to undertake training upon appointment)

• Safeguarding Level 1 (or willing to undertake training upon appointment)
   

Essential Experience

·  Previous experience in a school kitchen or other kitchen an advantage but not essential.
 

·  Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs A Armstrong or Mrs Shannon

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Application forms available from our school website

 Applications should be emailed to head@kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk

 or posted to the school.