Kitchen Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Robertsbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Robertsbridge is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join their catering team. This permanent, term-time only position requires supporting food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining hygiene standards. Full training is provided, and working knowledge in a school environment is essential. If you're motivated to make a difference every lunchtime, apply now.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or catering experience is helpful, but not essential – full training will be provided.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Comfortable working in a school environment with children and young people with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the chef with daily food prep.
• Serving meals in a timely and friendly manner.
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Ensuring food hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Working calmly and supportively in an SEN school environment.

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Assistant – We are looking for a reliable and motivated Kitchen Assistant to join a small, friendly catering team in a specialist school setting in Robertsbridge. This is a permanent, term-time only role, working 5 days per week, Monday-Friday.

The successful Kitchen Assistant will work closely with the school's main chef, forming a team of two. You’ll support with food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, and maintaining hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas. You’ll also be working in a school environment with children and young people with special educational needs, so a patient, positive, and respectful approach at all times is essential.

Key Details

• Position: Kitchen Assistant
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: 10:00am - 3:00pm
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Term Time Only: All school holidays off

Responsibilities

• Supporting the chef with daily food prep
• Serving meals in a timely and friendly manner
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces
• Ensuring food hygiene and safety standards are met
• Working calmly and supportively in an SEN school environment

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous kitchen or catering experience is helpful, but not essential – full training will be provided
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check is required
• Comfortable working in a school environment with children and young people with special educational needs

If you’re looking for a rewarding Kitchen Assistant position in a supportive school setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join as a Kitchen Assistant and help make a difference every lunchtime.

Not quite the right role for you? We have a range of positions across SEN and specialist settings – feel free to contact us or pass this opportunity on to someone who may be interested.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).