Cross Lane Primary School
Cross Lane, Elland, HX5 0LP
Headteacher: Mr M Sharp
Graded GOOD in ALL areas (Ofsted, April 2023)
Do you want to work in a school where…
… there is a ‘strong sense of community’?
… there is a ‘significant focus on supporting pupils’ personal development’?
… ‘staff repeatedly talk about their sense of connection to the vision of the school’?
… everyone is ‘growing together’?
Well, look no further because one of our General Kitchen Assistant position could be for you!
Cross Lane Primary School is looking for a highly-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated General Kitchen Assistant to join our ambitious team as we expand our commercial catering provision, to other local primary schools. In this role, you will support our Catering Manager and School Leaders by maintaining and enhancing the catering service for pupils, staff and our commercial customers.
We are looking to welcome someone who will:
believe in the school’s vision and have high aspirations and expectations for all members of the school community;- support a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for staff and pupils alike;
- enjoy working within our friendly and supportive Catering team;
- be conscientious and dedicated whilst maintaining the current high standards that our lunchtime experience offers our pupils;
The main objectives of the role:
to assist in the day to day duties in the school kitchen, including food preparation, cleaning of equipment and the kitchen premises;- to assist in the serving of meals and washing up;
- to undergo and follow training and supervision in the use and care of all catering equipment;
- to undergo Food Hygiene training, Allergen training and any other training deemed as a requirement by our Catering Manager;
- to assist with cleaning the school’s catering kitchen;
- to ensure Health and Safety procedures are adhered to at all times and that defects to equipment and premises are reported appropriately to maintain a safe working environment for all kitchen staff.
- to be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
- to show commitment to equal opportunities and promote non-discriminatory practice in all work aspects.
- to carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher and School Business Manager.
We can offer:
a supportive, forward thinking staff community that values dedication and innovation;- inspirational children, supportive families and a committed Governing Body;
An application form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from the school’s website at www.crosslaneprimary.co.uk
We are proud of our fully inclusive school. If you would like any assistance with completing the application form, please do not hesitate to ask for support.
Application forms should be returned to the School Business Manager, Mrs Fiona Hodgson:
[email protected]
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects 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 before the appointment is confirmed. The school may/will check shortlisted candidates’ online activity prior to interview. This will involve a search for the candidate via Google, Facebook and/or LinkedIn.
Closing Date: Monday 7th September 2026
Interviews: Thursday 10th September 2026
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