Stores and Delivery Assistant at Downe House

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/DH/86678

Location

Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9JJ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£17,567.55 - £24,784.50

Hours Per Week

37.5

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 29th May, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, located in the village of Cold Ash, just outside Newbury in Berkshire. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and co-curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women.

We are looking for two new team members to join our friendly and supportive catering team. This is a great opportunity for reliable, hardworking individuals who enjoy a hands-on role and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly in a busy environment.

Option 1: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7, usually including 1 day at the weekend.

Term-Time only, which is 34 weeks per year.

Salary - £17,567.55 - £18,874.35 per annum

Option 2: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7, usually including 1 day at the weekend.

Full-Time.

Salary - £23,068.50 - £24,784.50 per annum

When completing your application, please let us know whether you prefer Option 1 or Option 2.

(Pay review pending in September.)

JOB PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW

To support the Stores and Delivery Supervisor in the operation of the catering stores and be responsible for receipting all kitchen goods, deliveries, stock control and issues in accordance with operating procedures and the Food Safety Management System.

Specific responsibilities include the collation, preparation, and delivery of catering requisitions to all boarding houses and departments, including liaising with the cookery technician over cookery lesson supplies. There is also a requirement to support the cleaning of some kitchen equipment.

We offer a range of benefits including:

Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution)
Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
Regular opportunities for professional development
Supportive induction programme
Delicious free meals and on-site parking
Modern gym and swimming pool facilities
A beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location

For further details and to submit an application please visit our website here: Working for Us - Downe House School

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.