About Us
Duncton CE Junior School is a unique and welcoming community where every child is encouraged to thrive. Nestled in the heart of the South Downs, our school combines a nurturing environment with high academic expectations, inspiring our pupils to become confident, curious, and kind individuals. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly and committed team. As we are such a small school, this role requires flexibility, the ability to work independently and the confidence to make decisions.
Lavington Park Federation (Graffham CE Infant School and Duncton CE Junior School) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Job Details
Salary: Minimum £12.85 p/h
Contract Type: Part time, permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 2 hours per day to cover the lunch service
Location: Duncton CE Junior School
Interviews: 29th June 2026
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for someone to lead, innovate, motivate and work with a team whose aim is to serve fresh, interesting and nutritious school meals within budget which meet Government and the School’s standards at all times. We hope that the Head Chef will also lead on developing a food and cookery curriculum for the whole school and food related projects and have high aspirations for the future of food at School.
- To deliver fresh food to meet the specified standards.
- To deliver meals in accordance with an agreed seasonal menu cycle and to change this in accordance with the school food standards and allowing for allergen issues, ensuring full adherence to recipes, food presentation standards and portion control
- To understand and cater for the needs of those pupils with special dietary requirements
- To work to deadlines to ensure meals are served promptly.
- To ensure that meals are presented and served in an attractive way.
- To ensure that work is carried out hygienically, safely and tidily within current legislative framework.
- To help promote the uptake of school lunches through taster days, parent events and other events.
- To support the School’s emphasis on pupils’ health and well-being.
- To monitor, control and reduce waste and make recommendations to the Head Chef for menu adjustments.
- To work with the office manager when providing management information including the breakdown of meal numbers on a weekly basis and on request.
- To conduct stock takes on a monthly basis and on request.
- To report any complaints or incidents to the Headteacher
- To ensure that policies and procedures with regard to health and safety and hygiene are understood by all kitchen staff and always adhered to.
- To ensure cleaning schedules are carried out.
- To always wear the correct uniform.
- To ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained in good condition and any faults are reported to the School.
- To be familiar with all relevant School policies, rules and procedures and any changes to these.
- To set a standard of behaviour to colleagues which is polite, honest and friendly.
- To deal with children in a polite, professional and friendly manner at all times and to seek guidance where necessary from the Headteacher.
- Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post.
Further Information
Duncton CE Junior School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01798 342402
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02531.
Job Reference: SCHO02531
