Kitchen Assistant

Berkeley Scott Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Flexible daytime agency work

Opportunities across HP postcode areas

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Limited is seeking experienced Kitchen Assistants for temporary daytime work in school kitchens across Buckinghamshire's HP postcode areas. You will support existing catering teams with basic food preparation, serving meals, washing up and maintaining cleanliness to required standards.

These flexible agency shifts offer holiday pay and the chance to gain experience in different school environments, with daytime shifts and a reliable, punctual approach preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' kitchen or catering experience.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS suitable for working in schools.
• Experience as Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, General Assistant or similar catering role.
• Good understanding of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and punctual approach.
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Availability for daytime school shifts.
• Experience in schools or education catering advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Preparing ingredients ready for service
• Serving meals to pupils and staff
• Setting up and clearing down service areas
• Washing kitchen equipment, utensils and crockery
• Keeping work surfaces and kitchen areas clean and organised
• Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods
• Carrying out general cleaning and kitchen duties as required
• Helping maintain a safe, hygienic and welcoming kitchen environment

Skills

Kitchen experience

DBS Enhanced Child Workforce

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Following instructions

Professional attitude

Daytime availability

Job description

Berkeley Scott seeks experienced Kitchen Assistants for temporary daytime work in school kitchens across Buckinghamshire’s HP postcode areas. Supporting existing catering teams, duties include basic food preparation, serving meals, washing up and maintaining cleanliness to required standards. These agency shifts suit reliable candidates with prior kitchen experience who can work efficiently during lunch service. Assignments vary, offering flexibility around availability and the chance to gain experience in different school settings. The role is temporary, with holiday pay provided alongside the advertised rate. Applicants should demonstrate good hygiene awareness, the ability to follow instructions and comfort working within a busy educational catering operation.

Are you an experienced Kitchen Assistant looking for flexible daytime work within schools£

We are currently recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join our agency team, supporting school kitchens across the HP postcode areas . We work with a range of schools that regularly require reliable and experienced catering staff to support their existing kitchen teams. Whether youandrsquo;re looking for regular temporary work or greater flexibility around your availability, agency work can offer a great way to gain experience across different school environments. These are temporary agency positions , with opportunities for a variety of daytime school shifts. Youandrsquo;ll also receive holiday pay , alongside the flexibility that comes with agency work.

The Role

• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Preparing ingredients ready for service
• Serving meals to pupils and staff
• Setting up and clearing down service areas
• Washing kitchen equipment, utensils and crockery
• Keeping work surfaces and kitchen areas clean and organised
• Following food hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods
• Carrying out general cleaning and kitchen duties as required
• Helping maintain a safe, hygienic and welcoming kitchen environment

What Weandrsquo;re Looking For

• A minimum of 6 monthsandrsquo; previous kitchen or catering experience
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS suitable for working within schools
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, General Assistant or in a similar catering role
• A good understanding of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and punctual approach
• The ability to follow instructions and work efficiently
• A positive and professional attitude
• Availability for daytime school shifts
• Previous experience within schools, education catering or contract catering would be advantageous, but candidates with relevant experience from other catering and kitchen environments are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work With Us£

• Holiday pay
• Flexible temporary agency work
• Daytime shifts within school environments
• Short-term and ongoing assignments
• Opportunities across the HP postcode areas
• The chance to gain experience across different school kitchens
• Flexibility around your availability
• Support from our recruitment team throughout your assignments
• School catering can be a particularly good option for experienced hospitality and catering staff looking for daytime working hours and a change from late evenings and night shifts.

Important DBS Requirement

As these roles involve working within school environments , an