Kitchen Assistant

Kellan Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

School-based catering work

Professional environment

Support from Berkeley Scott team

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is sourcing a reliable Kitchen Assistant for school catering in Croydon. Immediate start, weekly pay, and ongoing school-based work available. You will support food prep, serving and cleaning in a busy school kitchen.

Applicants should have some kitchen or catering experience, DBS check, and Level 2 Food Safety. References and allergen awareness are required or willing to obtain. Join a professional team with regular opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or food service environment is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS - required.
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate - required or willingness to obtain.
• Food Allergen Certificate - required or willingness to obtain.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling.
• Excellent reliability and timekeeping.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation and serving.
• Supporting the kitchen team with daily catering duties.
• Preparing ingredients and food items as required.
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assisting with school meal service.
• Following food safety, health and safety procedures.
• Ensuring food is stored, prepared and handled safely.
• Working effectively as part of the wider catering team.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Catering

Food service

Team player

Reliability

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Food Allergen Certificate

Enhanced DBS

2 references

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - School Catering
Surrey| Croydon|Immediate Start | Weekly Pay | £14.50 per hour

Berkeley Scott are currently recruiting for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to work within a school setting in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for an immediate start and regular work within education catering.

What We Offer

• £14.50
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start
• School-based catering work
• Regular and ongoing opportunities
• Support from the Berkeley Scott team
• Professional and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within school catering

What You Will Be Doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, your duties will include:

• Assisting with food preparation and serving
• Supporting the kitchen team with daily catering duties
• Preparing ingredients and food items as required
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Assisting with school meal service
• Following food safety, health and safety procedures
• Ensuring food is stored, prepared and handled safely
• Working effectively as part of the wider catering team

Requirements

To be considered for this Kitchen Assistant role, you will need:

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or food service environment is desirable
• Enhanced DBS - required
• 2 references - required
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate - required or willingness to obtain
• Food Allergen Certificate - required or willingness to obtain
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling
• Excellent reliability and timekeeping
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy school environment
• Professional and responsible approach when working within a school