Catering Assistant

The Golden Thread Alliance; Dartford; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Dartford seeks a part-time Catering Assistant to support kitchen operations. This role is for 7.5 hours weekly during term time, offering a competitive salary with paid training and uniform. Responsibilities include food preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates are flexible and adaptable, even if lacking experience. Enjoy benefits like professional development and employee wellness programs.

Benefits

Continued Professional Development

Family days

Christmas Shopping Leave

Local Government Pension scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Flu Jab offer

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake paid training.
• Ability to provide flexible support in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Support food service in the kitchen and cover absences.
• Perform basic food preparation and serving duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Temple Hill Primary Academy are looking for a hardworking, flexible member of staff to join their Catering Team as a Catering Assistant.

The post will be for 7.5 hours per week, 11:15 am – 1 pm per day, Monday to Friday, for 38 weeks per year. You will be paid £24,513 full‑time equivalent, with an actual pro‑rata salary of £4,220.26 per year.

Are you passionate about serving great food to young people? If so, come and join Temple Hill Primary Academy!

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chef Manager, you will play an essential part in ensuring our food service is the best that it can be. You will work in our kitchens providing extra support and covering absences.

Your duties will be varied, including basic food preparation, serving pupils and staff, and washing up while helping to keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.

Qualifications & Expectations

Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential. We welcome applicants seeking a better work life balance and greater flexibility.

As a very important member of our team, you will be expected to undertake training which will be paid for, and we will provide you with uniform.

You will need to be flexible and adaptable.

Benefits

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half‑day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Legal & EEO

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.