Kitchen Assistant

The Berkeley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

School-based catering

Regular opportunities

Support from Berkeley Scott team

Friendly working environment

Valuable experience in school catering

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant for school catering in Croydon. Immediate-start opportunities with weekly pay and ongoing work are available.

Role involves assisting with food prep, serving, and maintaining hygiene standards within a busy school kitchen, with DBS and safety certificates required or to be obtained.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required or willingness to obtain.
• 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 handling.
• Reliable with good timekeeping and teamwork.

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

Food safety

Food handling

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

DBS check

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

• 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

• 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

If you are a reliable Kitchen Assistant looking for an immediate-start opportunity in Peterborough, we would love to hear from you. Join Berkeley Scott and benefit from weekly pay, ongoing opportunities and the chance to build your experience within school catering.

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