Treloar’s is a ground-breaking organisation managing one of the largest specialist Schools and Colleges in the UK for young people with disabilities. Our fundamental purpose is simple: to enable disabled young people to fulfil their potential in every aspect of their lives.

Kitchen Assistant

39 hours per week, includes alternate weekends

£19,669.08 per annum

Term time only contract

We are looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our outstanding Catering team.

The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible to the Head Chef and will work in liaison with the wider Catering team to ensure efficient running of service.

The postholder will be responsible for preparation of food service areas for lunch and evening meals, this will also include preparing salad bars, sandwich lunches and birthday parties as requested. They will also be required to prepare, cook certain food items both under the direction of the Chef and or as per directed by our Dieticians.

In addition to the above, the postholder will need to adhere to the weekly cleaning schedule, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness at all times.

This role will include a combination of 7.00am – 15.00pm and 11.45am – 19.45pm shifts. There will also be occasions when you may be required to work in the Dining area to support the Catering team.

The successful candidate will be able to work in a physically demanding and busy environment. Experience of working in a kitchen/catering setting is desirable but full training will be provided.

What we can offer you:

We love rewarding our team for their hard work and success, so we offer a generous benefit scheme to reflect this:

• Earn an extra 10% of the above salary for working a 3 weeks’ during the holiday periods
•  Uniform provided
•  Health Cash Plan and Perkbox discount scheme
• Life insurance, critical illness scheme, pension scheme & occupational health scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free wellbeing activities (e.g. gym/yoga)
• Term time only contract
• Free parking

How to apply?

 To apply, please complete our online application form, alternatively please call our Recruitment Team on 01420 547400, ext. 3574 to discuss further.

Closing date: Thursday 7th December 2023

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to the closing date indicated.

Treloar Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS Check along with other relevant employment checks.

Treloar Trust, responsible for Treloar School and Treloar College, is an equal opportunities employer. Registered charity number 1092857.