Kitchen Assistant
Closing in 1 days (20 August 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Catering Scale Point 1 (actual starting salary £20,004)
Employer: The Castle School
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 20 August 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- 37.5 hours per week
- 7:00am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday (includes an unpaid 30-minute lunch break)
- 38 weeks per year (Term time including one school INSET day)
- Catering Scale Point 1 (actual starting salary £20,004)
- September 2025 start
What will I be doing?
The Castle School requires an efficient and flexible Kitchen Assistant to work in the busy school kitchen, preparing and serving food and refreshments for students, staff and visitors within our catering team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last.
We would consider a 35-hour working week with a 7.30am start if this is more convenient for the successful candidate, with an actual salary of £18,670.
What is in it for me?
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership. We believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn. We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.
Supporting documents and information
All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role.
Further details are available within the job description and person specification.
Closing date: Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 9:00am
Interviews: Wednesday 27 August 2025
