Kitchen Assistant
- Horsham
- Permanent
Full Job Description
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Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0QX
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 07:00AM - 2:30PM
Salary: Up to £23,638 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to prepare and serve meals while ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety are maintained at all times.
You'll play a key role in creating a positive dining experience for students and staff, assisting with breakfast and lunch services, food preparation, cleaning duties, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the daily running of the kitchen and dining areas
- Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages
- Preparing dining and service areas before meal times
- Taking the lead in preparing and serving breakfast
- Washing dishes, utensils, catering equipment, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
- Carrying out routine and ad hoc cleaning duties across kitchen and dining areas
- Monitoring and managing cleaning supply stock levels
- Supporting colleagues and providing cover during busy periods or absences
- Following food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times
What you will bring
- GCSE grade c or equivalent required
- Has good food preparation skills and an understanding of food hygiene practices
- Maintains high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness
- Works well both independently and as part of a team
- Can use their initiative and stay organised in a busy environment
- Is reliable, flexible, and willing to support colleagues when needed
- Is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for everyone
About Our School
Manor House School is an independent co-educational school for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We provide a small, supportive environment where personalised learning helps students rebuild confidence and engage with education. Our dedicated staff foster positive relationships, emotional wellbeing, and a calm, nurturing atmosphere. Through tailored support and a broad curriculum, we empower students to achieve success and prepare for life beyond school.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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