Flexible Daytime School Catering Assistant

Local Education; Wickford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Education is expanding its school support division and is seeking reliable Catering Assistants and Kitchen Assistants to join our temporary staffing team across Essex. Assignments range from single-day sickness cover to several weeks or longer, offering flexible daytime work without committing to a permanent position.

Typical duties include supporting food preparation, serving pupils and staff, setting up dining areas, washing kitchen equipment, and maintaining clean kitchen and service

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering is useful but not essential.
• Reliable and flexible to work across Essex schools.
• Willing to adapt to varying shifts and duties.

Responsibilities

• Supporting food preparation
• Serving pupils and staff
• Setting up dining areas
• Washing kitchen equipment and utensils
• Maintaining clean kitchen and service areas
• Supporting cooks and catering managers
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Helping wherever required during busy service periods

Skills

Reliable

Flexible hours

Catering experience

Job description

Local Education is expanding its school support division and is seeking reliable Catering Assistants and Kitchen Assistants to join our temporary staffing team across Essex. Assignments range from single-day sickness cover to several weeks or longer, offering flexible daytime work without committing to a permanent position.

Typical duties include supporting food preparation, serving pupils and staff, setting up dining areas, washing kitchen equipment, and maintaining clean kitchen and service