Assistant Chef: Term-Time Kitchen & Dining Support

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Godstone; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Training and development

Job summary

The Orpheus Centre is recruiting an Assistant Chef / Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering Team in Godstone. This part-time role supports meal prep, kitchen operations and service for students, staff, and visitors.

You will work alongside the Chef Manager to deliver high-quality meals, maintain hygiene standards and assist with daily records and payments. We value joy, inclusion and ambition and offer term-time hours with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Food preparation experience.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake training).
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
• A genuine passion for food and cooking.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of healthy eating and food allergies.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard.
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen and food service areas.
• Receiving and checking food deliveries.
• Maintaining stock rooms and food storage areas.
• Preparing and delivering internal buffets.
• Supporting staff lunch preparation.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Completing kitchen records and essential paperwork.
• Handling cash and contactless payments.
• Covering other catering areas, including the Arts Café, when required.
• Supporting the Chef Manager and stepping up in their absence when needed.

Skills

Catering/kitchen experience

Food preparation

Good communication

Literacy and numeracy

Passion for food

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Healthy eating/food allergies

Safeguarding/inclusion

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

The Orpheus Centre is recruiting an Assistant Chef / Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering Team in Godstone. This part-time role supports meal prep, kitchen operations and service for students, staff, and visitors.

You will work alongside the Chef Manager to deliver high-quality meals, maintain hygiene standards and assist with daily records and payments. We value joy, inclusion and ambition and offer term-time hours with flexibility.