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Kitchen Assistant - Part-time

Furley Park Primary Academy, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2686-248S
  • Posted:02/02/2026
  • Pay:National Living Wage - £12.21ph (£8,651 pa)
  • Start Date:2nd March 2026
  • App Close Date:11/02/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:12th February 2026

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We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our school catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals to our pupils in a friendly and welcoming environment. The position is for 16 hrs per week, term time only.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with the preparation and serving of school meals
  • Setting up and clearing away the dining area before and after meal service, this does include some heavy lifting of the tables and benches
  • Cleaning duties, including washing up, maintaining hygiene standards and keeping the kitchen and dining areas tidy
  • Supporting the catering team to ensure a smooth and efficient lunchtime service

 We Are Looking For Someone Who

  • Is friendly, approachable and enjoys working as part of a team
  • Has good standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
  • Is reliable and able to work in a busy environment
  • Experience is helpful, but full training will be provided

 

 

 

 

Information about the school

At ACE Learning we support our local communities in the education of children to develop respect for themselves, each other, their families, and the environment. Our vision is to offer a rich, broad and balanced curriculum which provides pupils with a first class, exciting and creative experience. We will develop thoughtful and responsible young people with high self-esteem and with the motivation, skills and knowledge to succeed in life.

  • We aim to provide a safe, caring, supportive and stimulating environment with high quality teaching to achieve….

  • A high level of literacy and numeracy;

  • Independent young people who are confident, flexible and able to
    cooperate with others;
  • A high level computing and technological competence.
  • Imagination and creative expression through a wide range of media;
  • Conscientious young citizens who are tolerant and respect others’ values;
  • Effective links between the school, the home and the community;
  • Equality of opportunity for all;
  • Celebration and humour – we feel good about ourselves!

We want ACE Academy to be the best place for the children who come to learn; where they are supported by adults who are positive and show a love for learning; where we dare to be bold and different!

All who work at the academy believe that it is vital that we are all responsible for improving the basic skills of all children and we are here to support the raising of standards for everyone.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Lorraine Cowup
  • Address:Reed Crescent, Park Farm, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3PA
  • Telephone: (01233) 501732
  • Email: enquiries@furleypark.org.uk

Fax: (01233) 501797

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.