Ayudante de Cocina - Sustitución Temporal

Cognita; Meres; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support daily dining operations at our school. The role focuses on cleanliness, organization, and food hygiene in the dining hall and kitchen areas, including handling utensils, serving, and stock replenishment. Prior cleaning or support experience is welcome, with Spanish fluency essential and English a plus.

This is a temporary, full-time position within a vibrant school community, committed to safeguarding and high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish, English a plus.
• Experience in cleaning or support roles desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene across dining hall and kitchen areas.
• Prepare cutlery and serving equipment.
• Assist with food handling and meal service.
• Transport food as needed.
• Clean dining and kitchen areas; recycle materials.
• Support stock replenishment and store cleaning supplies.
• Assist with deep cleaning during school holiday periods.

Skills

Reliability

Hardworking

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

ESO/EGB (secondary education)

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.

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and Background Checks

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.