Kitchen Assistant

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Remedy Education in Lambeth, London, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support school catering. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals to children, and maintain hygienic kitchen and dining areas.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, health and safety, and customer service, with DBS arranged by Remedy. Hours are 2.45pm–6pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with a salary of £14–£15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people.
• Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred).
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of key allergens (preferred).
• A committed team player.
• Delivers high-quality customer service.
• Demonstrate good punctuality.
• Driven to succeed and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
• Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do

Skills

Safeguarding

Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Allergens Awareness

Team Player

Customer Service

Punctuality

Growth Mindset

Job description

Kitchen Assistant based in Lambeth, South West London

The safety of children and young people is at the heart of everything we do.

As a Kitchen Assistant, your career starts here. We're passionate about developing our people, offering clear progression routes, ongoing training, and the support you need to thrive and advance within our team.

Let's talk about the role of a Kitchen Assistant:

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serve meals to children
• Upholding Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering with Health & Safety regulations
• Receiving, checking, and organising supplier deliveries
• Carry out washing-up duties, maintain a clean hygienic kitchen and dining area
• Representing HCL and reflecting our values in everything you do

About the Ideal Kitchen Assistant:

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people
• Food hygiene level 2 certification (preferred)
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
• Knowledge of key allergens (preferred)
• A committed team player
• Delivers high-quality customer service
• Demonstrate good punctuality
• Driven to succeed and grow

Why join us?

Salary: £14 - £15 per hour

Hours: Monday to Fridays, 2.45pm until 6pm

Schedule: Term Time Only - Enjoy all School Holidays off

Rewards: Spread the Word & Earn Up to £500 - Refer a Friend! (T&Cs apply)

Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid by Remedy - No Cost to You

If you're passionate, driven and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you.