Floating School Catering Assistant – Academy Coverage

The Link; Teignbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Link is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to work across our academies in the Totnes/ Newton Abbot region. The role is temporary to July 2027 with potential extension and may include covering a Kitchen Manager role.

30hrs per week, 5 days a week, 39 weeks per year, NJC Grade C Point 6 at £13.92 per hour. You will work with our catering team to prepare and serve meals, support in food storage and cleaning, and travel across academies as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or commercial kitchen setting.
• Food Hygiene L3 or L2 certificate held.
• Able to build relationships with children and staff and be a friendly presence.
• Able to work as part of a team and use initiative under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for pupils and staff.
• Assist with setting up tables and serving counters; clear and tidy after lunch.
• Comply with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene practices.
• Temperature testing of food.
• Clear up and dispose of waste from kitchen activities.
• Move furniture in dining area as required.

Skills

School kitchen experience

Food Hygiene Certificate

Teamwork

Initiative

Pressure handling

Full driving licence

Event catering

Education

Food Hygiene L3 or L2 certificate

Job description

The Link is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to work across our academies in the Totnes/ Newton Abbot region. The role is temporary to July 2027 with potential extension and may include covering a Kitchen Manager role.

30hrs per week, 5 days a week, 39 weeks per year, NJC Grade C Point 6 at £13.92 per hour. You will work with our catering team to prepare and serve meals, support in food storage and cleaning, and travel across academies as needed.