Kitchen Assistant at Polden Bower School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PBS/63491

Location

Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£9,040.00
pay award pending

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 3rd Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2025

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about helping young people thrive?

We are seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our hardworking and welcoming catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant school environment where no two days are the same.

This role will support the day-to-day running of our school café while also contributing to the wider work of the Bower Kitchen, helping to deliver fresh, high-quality food to our children and the wider community. As a customer-facing role, strong communication skills and a warm, approachable manner are essential.

Hours:
Part-time, term time plus inset days (39 weeks per year)
4 days per week, 10:00am – 2:00pm

We are looking for individuals who are:

Dedicated and hard-working
Resilient, flexible and solution-focused
Able to build positive working relationships
Confident in customer-facing situations with a friendly and professional approach

What we offer:

A friendly and supportive working environment
Opportunities for training and career development
Term-time working with school holidays off
A meaningful role that directly impacts the wellbeing of children and the wider community

Enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact Jo Stamford on 01278 496386.

Polden Bower are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance, proof of right to work in the UK, and satisfactory references.

Following acceptance of an interview, an online check will be carried out in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.