The successful candidate will assist with the catering of a nutritious balanced meal for all our children and staff and help with lunchtime service. In addition to this, they will carry out various kitchen duties, including but not limited to washing up, loading and unloading the dishwasher, cleaning kitchen appliances and work surfaces.

The hours are  12pm – 5pm, Monday to Friday, worked annually (52 weeks a year), with annual leave being allocated at specific school closure periods. 

Main duties and  responsibilities:

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of the children for whom you come into contact.   
• Be aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality.  Report all concerns to an appropriate person.
•       Carry out basic food hygiene preparation tasks and assist in general kitchen duties as required, ensuring health and safety regulations are adhered to.
•     Carry out various kitchen duties, including but not limited to washing up, loading and unloading the dishwasher, cleaning kitchen appliances and work surfaces, assisting colleagues as and when required.
•       Assist in lunchtime service to the children and staff.
•       Ensuring the highest possible standards of hygiene in the food preparation and service areas by maintaining good cleaning schedules.
•       Keep a good working relationship with kitchen colleagues, teaching and administrative staff.
•        Cover the late shift, with reasonable notice, until for staff annual leave or absences. 
•       Any other duties as directed by the Catering Manager as required.

Closing date:  25 April 2026

Interview date:  To be confirmed 

Pilgrims reserves the right to close the vacancy early is a sufficient number of applications are received so early application is advised.

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.