Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Kitchen Assistant who will provide a crucial role in supporting the schools catering team to prepare and provide high quality, nutritious food for our students.

The actual salary is £9,022 per annum based on working 16 hours over 5 days a week, with 4 additional days to work to ensure the kitchens are cleaned during the school holidays.  The normal working hours will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be between 10 am and 2 pm, Monday to Friday.  The salary is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. 

Why choose us?

Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and the school was described by Ofsted as a ‘friendly and happy place’ (2020).  We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.

We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Jess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email via hr@driffieldschool.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more about this exciting opportunity.

What can we offer you?

• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary.

What are we are looking for?

We are looking for an individual who is friendly and works well in a team, ideally with previous experience of preparing food.

The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 23 March 2025. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

We also accept fully completed applications via email to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk, a word version of our application form can be found in the vacancy files.  Your application must be received no later than the deadline set out in the advert. If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the team on hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.

Driffield School and Sixth Form 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 we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.  

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Driffield-School-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-25-26.pdf