Kitchen Assistant

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join a busy catering team at a school in Canterbury. This temporary role involves maintaining hygiene standards and supporting the catering team with various tasks. An enhanced DBS certificate is essential, and previous experience in a kitchen role is desirable. The position offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• An enhanced DBS certificate - either current or registered on the Update Service.
• Previous experience in a similar kitchen or cleaning role (desirable).
• A strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• A commitment to high standards of hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the school kitchen.
• Support the wider catering team with dishwashing, surface cleaning, and basic food preparation.
• Occasional late finishes or additional hours may be necessary.

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Assistant

Enhanced DBS Required - Essential

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Hours: Thursday & Friday, 7 am-2:30 pm and Saturday, 7 am- 2 pm

Contract Type: Temporary until December

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join a busy catering team at a school in Canterbury. This is a temporary role with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a friendly, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

Working Thursday to Saturday, you\'ll help maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the school kitchen, supporting the wider catering team with dishwashing, surface cleaning, waste removal, and basic food preparation as required. Occasional late finishes or additional hours may be necessary, depending on the school\'s needs.

What you\'ll need

• An enhanced DBS certificate - either current or registered on the Update Service
• Previous experience in a similar kitchen or cleaning role (desirable)
• A strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• A commitment to high standards of hygiene and safety

Key Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: December 2025
• Location: Canterbury
• Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

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