Overview
Kitchen Assistant – Dorset Studio School Jobs in Crossways, England, United Kingdom at Dorset Council
Title: Kitchen Assistant – Dorset Studio School
Company: Dorset Council
Location: Crossways, England, United Kingdom
Salary – £12,231 Actual Salary (Prorated) – Pay Award Pending
Term Time only Fixed Term to 31st August 2028
The Role
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our school kitchen and provide a high-quality meal service for our students and staff.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive team within a unique school environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of food, including washing, peeling, chopping and basic cooking tasks
- Support the setup and service of meals to students and staff
- Ensure food is served in a friendly, efficient and professional manner
- Maintain clean and tidy kitchen and dining areas
- Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
- Follow all food hygiene, health and safety procedures
- Help with stock rotation and basic kitchen organisation
What We Are Looking For
- A positive and hardworking attitude
- Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Awareness of food hygiene standards (training will be provided if needed)
- Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Term-time working hours (supporting work-life balance)
- Opportunity to be part of a unique and inspiring school community
- Training and development opportunities
How To Apply
If you are ready to bring your practical skills and positive attitude to Dorset Studio School, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit our website www.dorsetstudioschool.co.uk/vacancies or contact the school office on 01305 443600 for an application form and more information.
Further Information
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate checks in order to be offered the post as well as providing proof of your right to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Dorset Studio School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Dorset Studio School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
About Us
Join Our Team at Dorset Studio School
Dorset Studio School is a distinctive 11–16 mainstream secondary school located in the heart of the Dorset countryside.
We specialise in land-based education, offering students a curriculum that combines academic rigour with practical, real-world learning across agriculture, animal care, environmental management, conservation, countryside skills and related sectors.
Situated on the Kingston Maurward Estate, our unique setting allows students to experience learning beyond the traditional classroom. Practical, hands-on learning and strong links with industry partners are central to what we do, helping students develop confidence, resilience and the skills needed for future careers.
We are proud to provide an environment where students understand the value of hard work, responsibility and real-world experience.
