Catering Assistant Richmond

Empowering Learning; Richmond; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Candidate care

Dedicated consultant

Role variety

Job summary

Empowering Learning in Richmond is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the daily school kitchen operations, assisting the School Chef with food preparation, service, and maintaining hygiene standards.

This role is 15 hours per week during term time, with a competitive hourly rate dependent on experience. A positive, team-focused attitude and basic food hygiene knowledge are ideal; an Enhanced DBS (Update Service) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or catering environment is desirable but not essential.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Assisting the School Chef with food preparation and service.
• Supporting the preparation of meals for pupils and staff.
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen.
• Washing up and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
• Assisting with stock rotation and basic deliveries.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Willingness to learn

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

Catering Assistant Wanted

Location: Richmond

Start Date: Sep 2026

Hours: 15 hours per week (term time)

Pay: Competitive hourly rate - dependent on experience

Are you reliable, hardworking, and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment? We are looking for a Catering Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a school kitchen, helping to provide healthy, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.

The Role:

• Assisting the School Chef with food preparation and service
• Supporting the preparation of meals for pupils and staff
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen
• Washing up and maintaining a clean, safe working environment
• Assisting with stock rotation and basic deliveries

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment (desirable but not essential)
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What Empowering Learning Can Offer You:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Excellent candidate care and ongoing support
• A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact
• Opportunities for short-term, long-term, and permanent rolesIf you're looking for a rewarding role supporting children in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you