Kitchen Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Staines-upon-Thames; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free CPD courses

Ongoing consultant support

Training and development team access

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Flexible work within education

Descripción de la vacante

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join a specialist SEN education setting near Heathrow. The role focuses on supporting the catering team, preparing ingredients and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen for learners and staff.

You will work 16 hours a week (Mon-Thu, 10:00–14:00) with a long‑term/permanent opportunity. Prior kitchen or catering experience is desirable, and DBS checks will be required.

Formación

• Experience in kitchen, catering, hospitality or food service is desirable.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEN or disabilities is advantageous.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsabilidades

• Support the chef with safe food preparation, including washing, chopping and ingredient prep.
• Maintain cleanliness across the kitchen surfaces, ovens, sinks, floors and prep areas.
• Wash dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth service.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Busy kitchen efficiency

Food safety awareness

Lifting/moving equipment

Educación

Basic Food Hygiene (desirable)

Descripción del empleo

Kitchen Porter - SEN Provision

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join a specialist SEN education setting near Heathrow.

The provision supports young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and learning disabilities, providing pathways that promote independence, employability, and life skills.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will play an important role in supporting the catering team to provide healthy meals for learners and staff while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food hygiene within the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• - Supporting the chef with the safe preparation of food, including washing and preparing ingredients
• - Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen, including work surfaces, ovens, sinks, floors, and food preparation areas
• - Washing dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment
• - Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen service

Contract Details

Location: TW19 Staines

Position: Kitchen Assistant

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10:00am - 2:00pm (16 hours per week)

Contract Type: Long-Term / Permanent Opportunity

Pay Rate: £14.80 per hour

Training & Qualifications

• - Previous experience working within a kitchen, catering, hospitality, or food service environment desirable
• - Experience supporting individuals with SEN or disabilities is advantageous
• - Ability to work well as part of a team
• - Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
• - Basic Food Hygiene qualification desirable but not essential
• - Ability to lift and move kitchen supplies and equipment safely

To Be Eligible For This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must:

• - Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• - Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one
• - Provide two professional references covering the last two years
• - Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• - Be willing to complete all relevant safeguarding and vetting checks prior to placement

About Prospero Teaching

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates will be required to complete all necessary safeguarding and vetting checks before placement.

Benefits of Working with Prospero Teaching

• - Free accredited CPD courses, including Safeguarding Training
• - Ongoing support from our dedicated consultants
• - Access to our Training and Development Team
• - Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• - Flexible work opportunities within education and specialist settings

This role would suit someone with experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, Food Service Assistant, or Hospitality Assistant who is looking for part-time work within a rewarding SEN environment.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy