Food Service Assistant

Gosden House School; Guildford; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in Guildford is seeking a self-motivated Food Service Assistant to join their kitchen team. This part-time role requires someone with a can-do attitude and preferably some experience with food preparation. The position offers flexibility of working hours, either 4 or 8 hours weekly, and is term-time only. The successful applicant will contribute to a safe and supportive environment committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Experience of food preparation and service is desirable.
• Ability to work well in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service in the school kitchen.
• Work under guidance to ensure food quality and safety.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated Food Service Assistant with a can-do attitude to work within a small team in our on-site kitchen. Experience of food preparation and service would be desirable though training will be given.

Hours and Schedule

4 or 8 hours a week (1 or 2 days). One day must be a Friday.

10:15am – 2:15pm

Term time only (39 weeks)

Salary

4 hours, 1 day a week £2,326 (FTE £24,330)

8 hours, 2 days a week £4,651 (FTE £24,330)

Start Date

As soon as possible

Closing Date

9am, Wednesday 7th January 2026

Interview Dates

Interviews: w / c 12th January 2026

Application Process

Please complete the Gosden House School Application form - see details in the attached job advert.

CV Policy

We cannot accept CV’s. No Agencies please.

Safeguarding Statement

Gosden House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place and any successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We reserve the right to close any recruitment campaign early.