Kitchen Assistant

BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Cherry Lane
Sale
M33 4GY
Telephone: 0161 905 2371
Email: head@brentwood.trafford.sch.uk
Website: www.brentwoodschool-trafford.co.uk

KITCHEN ASSISTANT
Band 1 (points 3) £24,796 pro rata
Actual salary £10,032 pr annum
17.5 hours per week, term time only
Hours of work 10.45 am-2.15 pm Monday to Friday
Reporting to the Headteacher, Deputy Head

Brentwood School and Community College specialise in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Brentwood benefits from state-of-the-art facilities which include a 11-19 school and post 19 college.

Our Ethos
Brentwood is a friendly, safe and inclusive school and college where students are valued and feel a sense of belonging. It is a place where students’ needs are met with care, empathy and understanding. Our vision is for all our students to gain the social, emotional and academic skills to facilitate optimum independence and happiness, and to reach their full potential as valued members of the community.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who can provide an efficient, hygienic washing up and cleaning service supporting the school’s lunch service. The role focuses on dishwashing, clearing and cleaning the canteen/dining areas, and maintaining high food safety and health & safety standards appropriate to a special school environment.

Main Responsibilities
Operate commercial dishwashers; wash and store crockery, cutlery, trays, and utensils.
Clean and maintain dishwashing equipment.
Wipe and sanitise tables, chairs, and serving areas.
Sweep and mop floors; clean spills promptly.
Remove waste safely and manage recycling.
Assist with setting up and clearing dining areas.
Support pupils calmly and appropriately during clearing times.
Follow food hygiene, health & safety, COSHH and manual handling procedures.
Wear PPE and maintain high personal hygiene standards.
Attend mandatory training including safeguarding.

Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Please return completed application forms to the school.

Closing Date - Thursday 2 April 2026 at 12.00 Noon