Concord College is England’s premier international co-educational boarding school set in the heart of the Shropshire countryside, with more than 512 students aged 13-19. With over 40 nationalities represented amongst our students, we enjoy a wonderfully diverse environment with a strong community feel and decency, trust and respect at our core. All employees play an important part in providing all that is required for the students in our care. If you are looking for an opportunity to work as part of a great team in a beautiful setting with first class facilities, excellent working conditions and rates of pay plus many additional benefits, we currently have the following vacancy:
KITCHEN ASSISTANT (TERM-TIME ONLY)
Concord College prides itself on its high standard of catering and hygiene, we are producing in excess of 1,000 meals a day over breakfast, lunch and evening dinner, 7 days a week, for our onsite College restaurant, as well as some hospitality across the site. We are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to work in our Catering Department.
Kitchen Assistants report to the Assistant Head Chefs and also take direction from the Executive Chef Manager and are required to perform whatever duties are necessary for the successful running of the kitchen and servery.
Main responsibilities/duties include:
· safe handling of both cooked and uncooked foodstuffs;
· movement of all heavy stock;
· safe storage of all foodstuffs;
· preparation of required dishes as specified by the chefs;
· carrying out tasks in compliance with statutory Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations;
· safe use of kitchen equipment and machinery;
· cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and machinery, including responsibility for the cleaning of the extraction canopy and the interior of the panwash machine;
· undertaking wash-up duties;
· safe handling and distribution of cleaning materials;
· attending training, as required;
· carrying out tasks in compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations and Health and Safety regulations,
· complying with policies and procedures, including those relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection, Health and Safety, Welfare, Security, Confidentiality and Data Protection, and reporting any concerns;
· any other task as directed by the Executive Chef Manager/Assistant Head Chefs.
Essential requirements:
· the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with a wide range of people
· the ability to work under pressure
· the ability to follow instructions and carry out tasks with care and attention
Previous experience is not necessary but would be an advantage. The working week is based on 35 hours, to be worked term-time (32 weeks per year) on a rota basis which will include some evening and weekend cover.
The College will provide all the relevant statutory training required to carry out the role safely and to the required standard.
In addition to a competitive salary, other benefits include the provision of lunch when on duty, a defined contribution pension scheme, income protection and life assurance schemes.
Closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
For further information and an application form please visit our website: www.concordcollegeuk.com, or contact our HR Department: [email protected] tel: 01694 731631. Please note CVs will only be accepted if submitted with a fully completed and detailed application form.
Concord College, Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7PF
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the diversity of our student body. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the students. The successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.
Concord College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Child protection screening is undertaken which includes checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Our policy in relation to the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
