School Kitchen Assistant Wheatcroft School 17¼hpw

TN United Kingdom; Hertford; On-site; GBP 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational specialist caterer in Hertford, providing meals for schools. This role involves assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and serving meals. Enjoy flexible working during term time and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working during term time

Recommend a Friend bonus

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellbeing support

Reward and recognition scheme

Opportunities for career growth

Discount scheme for various services

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen setting preferred.
• Food hygiene certification preferred, training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Serve food to students and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Timekeeping

Basic IT Proficiency

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certification

Job description

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Hertford, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Term Time Only +3 Cleaning Days

• Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour (£9,267 per annum)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10 Hours per Week
• Location: Hertford

HCL is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across our schools and the commercial sector. Our mission extends beyond simply providing meals; we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

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

We offer

• Term time flexible working (Christmas, Easter, Summer Holidays off)
• Recommend a Friend (Get rewarded up to £500 every time you introduce people to us) T&C's apply.
• Uniform supplied
• Employee Assistance Program
• itrent Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, with potential career growth within the company
• VIVUP a discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.

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

All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer (DBS cost covered by HCL)