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Kitchen Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
17/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/09/2026 12:00
Salary:
Sunderland Scale 2 SCP 3-4 £24,796 - 25,185 per annum (pro rata to £7,038 - £7,148)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
300591
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Closing date:
9 Sep
Further Information

KITCHEN ASSISTANT VACANCY

Salary: Sunderland Scale 2 SCP 3-4 £24,796 - 25,185 per annum (pro rata to £7,038 - £7,148)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: 12.5 hours per week, term time only + 3 days, permanent

Shift pattern: Mon-Fri 11.15am- 13.45pm


St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.


St. Cuthbert’s are looking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to our catering team. Duties include but are not exclusive to the following:

• Observing Health and Safety Regulations as directed by Cook

• Assisting with basic food preparation and service of meals

• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the catering areas including cleaning tables, washing up, brushing and mopping floors

• Assisting with the setting up and dismantling of dining furniture.

• Observing correct portion sizes

• Maintaining attractive food presentation through all services.

• Encouraging children to choose healthy meal options

• Completing temperature record forms

• Completing cleaning schedule checklists

• Reporting any deficiencies, damage or defects to equipment or suppliers to the Cook.


Completed application forms should be submitted by email to office@stcuthbertsprimaryschool.co.uk by 12pm on Wednesday 9th September 2026

Emailed applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Mrs Karen Bianchi, Office Manager, kbianchi@stcuthbertsprimaryschool.co.uk


Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Closing Date: 12.00pm Wednesday 9th September 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed
 
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
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