School Kitchen Assistant The Valley School 15hpw

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational specialist caterer is looking for a School Kitchen Assistant to join a dynamic team in Stevenage. This role offers a flexible term-time schedule with opportunities for personal and professional development. You will assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and serve meals to students and staff while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Enjoy perks like a Recommend a Friend scheme, uniform provision, and various discount schemes. Join a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference.

Benefits

Term-time flexible working

Recommend a Friend scheme

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellbeing via Wagestream

Reward and recognition schemes

Personal and professional development opportunities

Discount schemes for various services

Qualifications

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Demonstrate basic IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to students and staff while ensuring health standards.
• Provide courteous customer service and maintain a clean environment.
• Work well within a team and demonstrate strong timekeeping skills.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Basic IT Proficiency

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Health and Safety Procedures

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certification

Job description

School Kitchen Assistant at The Valley School - 15hpw, Stevenage

Location: Stevenage

Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1f21b952ab29

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description

Term Time Only + 3 Cleaning Days

• Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour (£8,059 per annum)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10 hours per week

HCL is an established educational specialist caterer providing over 16 million meals annually across schools and the commercial sector. We are committed to creating outstanding dining experiences tailored to diverse needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards
• Serve food to students and staff
• Provide courteous customer service
• Demonstrate basic IT proficiency
• Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required
• Work well within a team
• Food hygiene level 2 certification is preferred; training will be provided
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
• Strong timekeeping and reliability skills

We Offer

• Term-time flexible working (off during Christmas, Easter, Summer holidays)
• Recommend a Friend scheme — earn up to £500 per referral (T&Cs apply)
• Uniform supplied
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Wellbeing via Wagestream
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Opportunities for personal and professional development and career growth
• Discount schemes for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities through VIVUP

Join HCL today and become part of a supportive, dynamic team where you truly belong.

All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. DBS costs are covered by HCL.