Kitchen Assistant

Kellan Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.50 per hour

Weekly pay

Immediate start

School-based catering work

Regular and ongoing opportunities

Support from Berkeley Scott team

Professional environment

Experience in school catering

Job summary

Berkeley Scott are recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for a school catering setting in Surrey. The role offers immediate start, regular ongoing work, and weekly pay with a pay rate of £14.50 per hour.

The successful candidate will assist with food preparation and service, maintain hygiene, and support the kitchen team in a busy school environment. DBS, references, and food safety certificates are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Reliability

Team player

Good communication

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - School Catering

Surrey | Guildford, Camberley | 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