Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form 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.

This is a permanent position, working up to 16 per week, term time only. You will be required to work an additional 4 days during the school holidays to undertake deep cleans and/or undertake training and development. The normal working hours will be between 10:00am and 14.00pm, Monday to Friday. 

Your actual salary will be £9,466.11 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.

Why choose us?

Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as really enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment. 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 Freya Dobson (HR Officer) on 01482 631208 or by email via Freya.Dobson@southhunsley.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

What can we offer you? 

• 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
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• 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
• 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 and access to a Virtual GP service.
• A programme of training and development and career pathways for colleagues wanting to progress 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has previous experience of preparing food, preferably in a professional kitchen/catering environment with a basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety.

The deadline for completed application forms is at 9:00AM Friday 25th September 2026. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf.