Kitchen Assistant (Term Time Only)

Kitchen Assistant position at Daubeney Primary School - 20 hours per week /11:00am -15:00pm (term-time only)

Required for 2nd March 2026 Fixed Term Contract Scale 2 (£30,225 – £30,654 pro-rata)

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Daubeney Primary School. We have high expectations and offer a warm and supportive environment to our staff. We believe that staff are our most valuable resource and look after them well.

We wish to appoint a Kitchen Assistant who will:

 Provide support in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages

 Prepare service areas and equipment in the service area for the efficient and effective delivery of meals and catering services.

 Clean catering areas and kitchen equipment to the required standards You will have:

 A Level 2 Certificate of Food Hygiene

 Experience of catering

 Knowledge of basic food preparations such as sandwiches, salads, etc.

 Knowledge of Natasha’s law

 Knowledge of allergy legislation

 The ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature control.

In return, we offer:

 A supportive and welcoming community of pupils and staff

 A positive environment to grow and work across our federation

 A senior leadership team who care for and value their staff

 A happy place to work

 Employee benefits through salary sacrifice including childcare vouchers, cyclescheme and techscheme

Please forward your completed application to Shahina Khanam (skhanam@blossom.hackney.sch.uk)

Closing Date: 12:00 PM on Thursday 12th February 2026 Interviews: Tuesday 24th February 2026

The Blossom Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment. All Blossom Federation posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age