Kitchen Assistant

Term Time Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational catering service in Robertsbridge seeks a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join a small, friendly team. This permanent, term-time only role involves supporting the chef with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining hygiene in a school setting. Ideal candidates should be organised, team-oriented, and comfortable working with children and young people with special educational needs. Full training provided and an Enhanced DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a school environment with children and young people.
• Organised, hands-on, and a team player.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support the chef with daily food prep.
• Serve meals in a timely and friendly manner.
• Wash up and clean kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Work calmly in an SEN school environment.

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Kitchen Assistant to join a small, friendly catering team in a specialist school setting in Robertsbridge. This is a permanent, term-time only role, working 5 days per week, Monday-Friday.

The successful Kitchen Assistant will work closely with the school's main chef, forming a team of two. You'll support with food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, and maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll also be working in a school environment with children and young people with special educational needs. It's essential that you're comfortable in this setting, with a patient, positive, and respectful approach at all times.

Key Details:

• Position: Kitchen Assistant
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: 10:00am - 3:00pm
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Term Time Only: All school holidays off

Kitchen Assistant Duties Include:

• Supporting the chef with daily food prep
• Serving meals in a timely and friendly manner
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces
• Ensuring food hygiene and safety standards are met
• Working calmly and supportively in an SEN school environment

This Kitchen Assistant role would suit someone who is organised, hands-on, and enjoys being part of a small team. Previous kitchen or catering experience is helpful, but not essential - full training will be provided.

All applicants for the Kitchen Assistant role must be eligible to work in the UK and will require an enhanced DBS check.

If you're looking for a rewarding Kitchen Assistant position in a supportive school setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join as a Kitchen Assistant and help make a difference every lunchtime.

Not quite the right role for you? We have a range of positions across SEN and specialist settings - feel free to contact us or pass this opportunity on to someone who may be interested.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).