Recruitment
At Oxlip Learning Partnership we value our staff and actively maintain a culture in which respect, empathy and honesty are the cornerstone of positive relationships throughout the Trust.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.
We believe that staff wellbeing is at the heart of effective and efficient teachers, leaders and support staff, creating an environment in which they and our children can thrive and learn.
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Food Service Assistant
Location:
Oxlip Learning Partnership,Stowupland High School
Job Type:
Part time
Salary:
£8,258 per annum
Hours:
15 hours per week / 38 weeks per year
Interview Date:
Closing Date:
17/10/25
Food Service Assistant
Mid Suffolk (Stowmarket area)
Salary: £8,258 per annum
Hours: 15 hours per week / 38 weeks per year. Monday to Friday 10.30am – 1.30pm
Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible.
We are looking for a professional, friendly and enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to join our school-based catering teams across our Mid Suffolk schools. Under the guidance of the Head of Kitchen, you will assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
You will have:
- Experience of food preparation and/or kitchen support role
- A customer-focused approach
- An ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
- An ability to prioritise work, and flexibility to deal with unexpected and varied requests
We will offer:
- Commitment to your continued professional development and full training
- Uniform and relevant PPE
- Support from the local kitchen and wider Trust teams
If you feel that you could undertake this role and contribute to the success of our in-house catering service, we look forward to hearing from you.
This post is predominantly based at Stowupland High School but could also include working at our Trust Schools in the Stowmarket area. Therefore, the ability to travel to Trust sites is essential. Applications for working individual days of 3 hours per day are also welcome. There may also be the opportunity to work additional hours.
Oxlip Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children.
An enhanced DBS check will be made on the successful applicant.
Application and contact details:
Full details of the post and an application pack are available on the Trust website: www.oxlip.uk or email hr@oxlip.uk.
For an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Matt Cook, Operations and Facilities Manager on 01449 742431.
Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
We also offer a friendly environment to work in, holiday pay is built into your annual salary, and you will have entitlement to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.
As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Child Protection training will also need to be undertaken.
Submit applications to: hr@oxlip.uk