General Kitchen Assistant - Bradshaw Primary School

Ingham Lane
Bradshaw
Halifax
HX2 9PF
Tel: 01422 244283

At Bradshaw, our commitment to our pupils is that we will attract, retain and develop excellent staff. The personal welfare and professional development of staff is therefore imperative. We put our team at the heart of our vision and use their talents to achieve it. We are looking for equally committed staff to join our team.

We are seeking candidates who are hardworking, self-motivated and have excellent food hygiene knowledge as well as great communication skills. You must have the ability to calculate meal portions based upon meal numbers given per day, therefore maths skills are essential. You will be hands-on with an eye for detail, ensuring high standards of food presentation when serving meals for the pupils and staff.

You must have the physical ability to bend, move around and use equipment such as ovens, mixers, washing up in sinks and mop buckets. Previous school catering experience is not needed but may be an advantage. We are seeking someone with a proven ability to follow health and safety procedures and policies as well as being flexible when needed. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and able to work well under direction.

Candidates must have:
• The relevant qualification, at least a Level 2 in Food Safety and Hygiene
• Experience of working in a commercial kitchen, e.g. care homes, nurseries and schools
• The necessary English and Maths skills to update paper and computer records for the purposes of recording safety and hygiene documentation and for ordering stock.
• The ability to implement and maintain statutory and school standards of hygiene, food safety and health & safety.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, the pupils and other members of school staff.
• Strong communication skills and a good sense of self-awareness.

Our school offers you the opportunity to:
• Work in a friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued.
• Engage with enthusiastic children who are well behaved and enjoy learning.
• Work with an experienced, supportive and successful team who love to work collaboratively.
• Access development that will support you on your chosen career path.

For an application pack please visit our website: www.bradshawprimaryschool.org

Please note we do not accept CVs, only a fully completed Bradshaw Primary School application form (available on the school website) will be accepted.

For further information about the role please view our website or contact admin on:
01422 244283

CLOSING DATE: noon on Monday 16th November 2026

You will be contacted by email to inform you if you have been selected for an interview.

The trustees of the Family of Learning Trust and the Governors of Bradshaw Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service and other pre-employment checks before the appointment is confirmed.

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