Kitchen Assistant

Borough of Havering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority catering service in Greater London seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the preparation and serving of meals. This part-time role involves working 15 hours per week during term time, with a salary ranging from £28,221 to £29,436 per annum. Ideal candidates will possess culinary experience and knowledge of food safety standards. The service aims to provide high-quality meals for local schools, contributing to a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary arts and food service.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to handle food and prepare it in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages.
• Work in accordance with the Councils contractual arrangements.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Food Service

Kitchen Experience

Hospitality Experience

Basic Math

Food Safety Experience

Retail Sales

Cooking

Sanitation

Job description

Description

Kitchen Assistant - Salary - 10061.81pa pro rata per annum - (28221 - 29436 per annum). This Kitchen assistant post is for 15 hours per week term time only plus 4 cleaning days held during the school holidays

About us

HES Catering Services are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough of Havering working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.

We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams

HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare Healthy Fresh Vibrant & Tasty meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15000 meals per day in our schools.

About the job

Kitchen Assistant

Grade 1 : 10061.81

15 Hours per week term time only

To undertake the preparation simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Councils contractual arrangements.

About you

The post holder reports to : Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative

The post holder has line management responsibility for : No direct staffing responsibilities

The post holder will be required to work : As defined on Staffing Profile

Hours of work 15 hours per week

Additional Information

The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 9th January 2026

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Key Skills

• Culinary Experience
• Food Handling
• Restaurant Experience
• Food Preparation Experience
• Food Service
• Kitchen Experience
• Hospitality Experience
• Basic Math
• Food Safety Experience
• Retail Sales
• Cooking
• Sanitation

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 28221 - 29436