Catering Assistant

PK Education Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

PK Education Limited is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant for a school setting in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on helping with meal preparation, serving pupils and staff, and maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen environment during busy lunchtimes.

The position is term-time and involves standing, light lifting and following safety procedures. Prior catering or school kitchen experience is helpful but not required, with Level 2 Food Hygiene being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Experience in catering or school kitchen is beneficial but not essential.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate advantageous.
• Able to follow instructions and work efficiently.
• Committed to maintaining excellent cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and meals ready for service.
• Serve food to pupils and staff in a friendly manner.
• Set up counters, stations and dining areas before lunchtime.
• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Keep work surfaces and kitchen areas clean and hygienic.
• Help with deliveries, storage and stock rotation.
• Support the wider kitchen team during busy periods.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Hardworking

Friendly with children

Team player

Follow instructions

Efficient work

Cleanliness and hygiene

Education

Level 2 Food Safety / Food Hygiene

Job description

Catering Assistant - School Setting

Help make lunchtime one of the best parts of the school day.

We're looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join a busy school kitchen team. You'll play an important part in preparing and serving meals, keeping the kitchen clean and organised, and creating a positive lunchtime experience for pupils.

School experience isn't essential. If you're hardworking, enjoy being part of a team and can keep up with a busy lunchtime service, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with basic food preparation and helping to get meals ready for service.
• Serving food to pupils and staff in a friendly and welcoming manner.
• Setting up counters, serving stations and dining areas before lunchtime.
• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Keeping work surfaces, kitchen areas and equipment clean and hygienic.
• Helping with deliveries, food storage and stock rotation.
• Supporting the wider kitchen team during busy periods.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Friendly and comfortable working around children and school staff.
• Happy working as part of a busy team.
• Able to follow instructions and work efficiently.
• Committed to maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Previous experience within catering, hospitality, food service or a school kitchen would be beneficial, but it isn’t essential.

A Level 2 Food Safety/Food Hygiene certificate and knowledge of allergens or dietary requirements would also be advantageous.

Working pattern

This is a term-time position, with working hours agreed depending on the school and placement.

The role is hands‑on and will involve standing for periods of time, food preparation, cleaning and some lifting.

If you're looking for a practical and rewarding role where you can become a valued part of a school community, we'd love to hear from you.