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Ref no:
ORK09977
Published:
08/01/2026
Closes:
01/02/2026
Location:
Kirkwall Grammar School, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QN
Salary:
£29,002 - £29,311 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
27.5 hours per week

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Kirkwall Grammar School

Kitchen Assistant

27.5 hours per week, Term Time

Permanent

£29,002 - £29,311 pro rata / £15.03 - £15.19 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 2.45pm, Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm including 30 min unpaid break)

Applications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake duties as a kitchen assistant, assisting with the school meal service at Kirkwall Grammar School. Duties include serving meals, basic food preparation and cooking, operating the till, setting up and clearing down the dining area, washing up and cleaning.

You must hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Scott Pring, Schools Catering Manager on (01856) 879238 or scott.pring@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 1 February 2026

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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