Domestic Assistant

Shared Services Partnership; Stubbington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community service organization in Stubbington is seeking a Domestic Assistant to support the catering team. This role involves preparing and serving food for children and staff, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting with kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have food hygiene knowledge and experience in kitchen cleaning, demonstrating teamwork and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Flexible in taking on a variety of tasks.
• Willingness to support colleagues and help induct new team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food and refreshments.
• Clean and tidy kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure safe storage of food and utensils.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Basic food hygiene knowledge

Kitchen cleaning experience

Education

Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

Following a promotion within our kitchen team, we are looking for a Domestic Assistant to support the Catering Officer and Cook in providing a high-quality catering service to all clients of the centre. With flexibility and good time management skills you'll assist in the preparation and serving of foods and refreshments, working to the highest standards of food hygiene. The hours may vary slightly, but will generally be 10am-2pm Monday, 11am-2pm Tuesday to Thursday and 4pm-7pm on Mondays.

The role involves assisting with the preparation and serving of food and refreshments for around 100 children and 18 education staff, as well as cleaning and tidying the kitchen and dining areas. It includes ensuring the safe storage of food and utensils, maintaining high standards of food hygiene, and keeping accurate records as directed.

The position requires meeting customer needs wherever possible, supporting effective communication for smooth kitchen operations, and attending staff meetings and relevant training. Additionally, the role involves applying HCC and Centre policies and procedures in daily tasks, such as when using cleaning equipment and materials. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Key Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has good time‑management skills, and is flexible in taking on a variety of tasks. You should have some knowledge of basic food hygiene and experience with kitchen cleaning.

Ideally, you'll bring a Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene or equivalent, training in food allergens, and experience in a busy, non‑domestic kitchen. Previous experience in a similar role, cooking for children and adults, and an understanding of customer care are highly valued. Knowledge of stock and portion control, along with a willingness to support colleagues and help induct new team members, will make you a great fit for this role.

Domestic Assistant Candidate Pack

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Stubbington Study Centre is a very popular facility that delivers residential learning opportunities, outside the classroom to primary school aged children. Accommodating over 100 children per week during term‑time, the centre provides children, who are often on their first trip away from home, with wonderful experiences that stay with them for a lifetime, building confidence and bringing classroom learning to life.