Kitchen Assistant

East Sussex College Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex College Lewes campus is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a busy dining team. You will help serve customers, handle till duties, and support chefs with food preparation.

The role is term-time only, 20 hours per week across 37 weeks, with a competitive FE salary and benefits including generous annual leave and access to training.

Qualifications

• Understanding of food hygiene desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Excellent organisation skills and a flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• assisting in serving customers
• working a cash till at our busy Lewes campus
• assisting with kitchen duties helping chefs with food preparation

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene awareness

Organisation skills

Cash handling

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in keeping things clean, organised, and running smoothly?

Do you enjoy working as part of a team to deliver great food and excellent service every day?

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Kitchen Assistant to come and join our team at the Lewes campus.

This role will include:

• assisting in serving customers
• working a cash till at our busy Lewes campus
• assisting with kitchen duties helping chefs with food preparation

If you can demonstrate the following, then we would like to hear from you:

• understanding of food hygiene desirable but not essential as training will be provided
• willingness to work as part of a team
• excellent organisation skills and a flexible attitude

• Closing date: 26th August 2026
• Interview Date: w/c 31st August 2026

College location: Based at our Lewes Campus.

Annual salary: Circa £11,100 (Based on £24,900 FTE)

Hours: Term Time Only - 20 Hours/37 Weeks

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [e-mail] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.