Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food preparation. Key Responsibilities: Assisting chefs with basic food preparation Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment Keeping kitchen and storage areas clean and organised Receiving and storing deliveries correctly Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods Requirements: Positive attitude and willingness to learn Ability to work well under pressure Good teamwork and communication skills Reliable and punctual Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential, as training can be provided Fortis Academy is more than a school. It is a thriving community where ambition, hard work, and opportunity come together. With a brand new, state of the art campus opening in 2030, Fortis is on track to become the largest academy in Birmingham, educating over 2,000 students from Year 11 to Sixth Form. Our mission is simple: Enriching Lives. We develop confident, capable young people guided by our core values of character, resilience, and aspiration, which shape everything we do. We offer a challenging, well-structured curriculum from GCSE to post 16 pathways, preparing students for further education, employment, and life beyond school. Every student is equipped with an iPad to support modern, flexible learning in school and at home. Our success is driven by over 200 dedicated staff who are fully committed to supporting students and improving practice. Student wellbeing is central to life at Fortis, with strong support for mental health, confidence, and personal development. Our Sixth Form is one of Birmingham’s strongest, with a Value-Added score of 0.36 in 2026, enriched by opportunities that broaden horizons and build real world skills. With outs