Ayudante de Cocina - Sustitución Temporal

Cognita Schools; Meres; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Colegio Internacional Meres in Asturias to support daily dining operations. The role focuses on cleanliness, organisation, and safe food handling within the school dining facilities.

The ideal candidate will have Spanish fluency, be reliable, and work well in a team. Prior cleaning or support experience is desirable, and no formal qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish is essential; English language skills would be beneficial.
• Previous experience in a cleaning or similar support role is desirable.
• No formal qualifications are required; ESO/EGB would be advantageous.
• Candidate should be reliable, proactive, and able to work in a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cutlery and serving equipment for meals.
• Assist with food handling and meal service.
• Transport food and clean dining and kitchen areas.
• Support stock replenishment and store cleaning supplies; assist with deep cleaning during holidays.

Skills

Effective communicator

Teamwork

Highly organised

Flexibility

Hardworking

Education

ESO/EGB qualification advantageous

Job description

About the School - Colegio Internacional Meres

Meres School, a school at the forefront and always backed by excellent academic results. Founded in 1966, Colegio Internacional Meres is the only private school in Asturias accredited as an official international school by the IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization), one of the first in Spain to achieve this status. Its model of academic and educational excellence is aimed at girls and boys from 3 to 18 years of age and is based on the promotion of critical thinking, self-discipline and teamwork to form multidisciplinary, global and resilient students and individuals.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Ayudante de Cocina - Sustitución Temporal to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Kitchen Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day operation of our school dining facilities. This role is responsible for helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food hygiene across the dining hall and kitchen areas. Duties include preparing cutlery and serving equipment, assisting with food handling and meal service, transporting food, cleaning dining and kitchen areas, recycling materials, and ensuring all facilities are presented to an excellent standard. The successful candidate will also support stock replenishment, store cleaning supplies appropriately, and assist with deep cleaning activities during school holiday periods. This is an important role within our school community, helping to create a safe, clean, and welcoming dining environment for our pupils and staff.

This is a temporary, full-time position.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and supporting a positive dining experience for pupils. Previous experience in a cleaning or similar support role is desirable, although no formal qualifications are required and a secondary education qualification (ESO/EGB) would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues, work collaboratively as part of a team, and demonstrate flexibility, friendliness, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. They will be highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy environment, and committed to upholding the values and standards of the school. Fluency in Spanish is essential, and English language skills would be beneficial.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.