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St Mary’s Music School aims to offer the highest possible standard of education and musical training in an inspiring, inclusive and supportive environment, and all staff are expected to support their pupils and encourage them to achieve of their best.

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Kitchen Assistant (full-time)
The Kitchen Assistant is one of a catering team of five staff, headed by the School Chef and including an Evening Kitchen Assistant, Saturday Kitchen Assistant and a Part-Time Chef. We are happy to consider either a Term Time only role, working approximately 37 weeks per year, or a full-year role, including work while groups are in residence in our Boarding House over the summer months. The role is 40 hours per week, normally 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, during the school session. Hours outside of the school session may vary. This position will suit someone with an interest in food and nutrition and a willingness to learn and improve kitchen and catering skills. Job Description & Areas of Responsibility Prepare fillings and sandwiches according to instructions from the School Chef; Prepare and serve breakfast; Order catering supplies as instructed by the School Chef; Serve and wash up after meals; Help with catering for evening and weekend events e.g. for special occasions such as Open Days, Concerts & Prizegiving, parents evenings etc; Ensure that the kitchen cleaning log and fridge temperature checks are completed; Clean in kitchen, servery and dining hall as instructed by the School Chef; Ensure that catering areas meet the requirements for hygiene and food safety; Promote and help to safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils, staff and visitors; Undertake appropriate and agreed training and maintain a personal record; Other tasks as requested by the School Chef, Maintenance Manager, Bursar or Headteacher. Complete the application form by clicking the link below. Applications should be emailed to vacancies@smms.uk Full job description for the role can be found below. Application closing date: 30 January 2026. We will be interviewing as applications are received. Start date: As soon as possible
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Kitchen Assistant (full-time)

The Kitchen Assistant is one of a catering team of five staff, headed by the School Chef and including an
Evening Kitchen Assistant, Saturday Kitchen Assistant and a Part-Time Chef.

We are happy to consider either a Term Time only role, working approximately 37 weeks per year, or a
full-year role, including work while groups are in residence in our Boarding House over the summer
months. The role is 40 hours per week, normally 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, during the school session. Hours outside of the school session may vary.

This position will suit someone with an interest in food and nutrition and a willingness to learn and
improve kitchen and catering skills.

Job Description & Areas of Responsibility

Prepare fillings and sandwiches according to instructions from the School Chef;
Prepare and serve breakfast;
Order catering supplies as instructed by the School Chef;
Serve and wash up after meals;
Help with catering for evening and weekend events e.g. for special occasions such as Open Days,
Concerts & Prizegiving, parents evenings etc;
Ensure that the kitchen cleaning log and fridge temperature checks are completed;
Clean in kitchen, servery and dining hall as instructed by the School Chef;
Ensure that catering areas meet the requirements for hygiene and food safety;
Promote and help to safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils, staff and visitors;
Undertake appropriate and agreed training and maintain a personal record;
Other tasks as requested by the School Chef, Maintenance Manager, Bursar or Headteacher.

Complete the application form by clicking the link below. Applications should be emailed to vacancies@smms.uk Full job description for the role can be found below.

Application closing date: 30 January 2026. We will be interviewing as applications are received.

Start date: As soon as possible

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