Kitchen Assistant (part-time)

The Pointer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An Independent Christian Prep School in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team on a part-time basis. The role includes food preparation, cleaning kitchen areas, and serving meals to staff and students. Candidates will enjoy a competitive package and a supportive team atmosphere. This position starts in January 2026 and is term-time only with 18 weeks of holiday per year.

Benefits

Competitive salary

50% fee discount for children

Career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Washing up, cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas.
• Serving food to the children and staff.
• Unloading and putting away deliveries.
• Emptying bins, sweeping and mopping floors.
• Ensuring all equipment is clean and put away correctly.
• Deep cleaning fridges and store rooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards.

Job description

About the School and Position

The Pointer School is an Independent Christian Prep and pre-Prep school in Blackheath, Southeast London. We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic catering team on a part‑time basis. A Kitchen Assistant is responsible for: Basic food preparation;

Responsibilities

• Washing up, cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas
• Serving food to the children and staff;
• Unloading and putting away deliveries;
• Emptying bins, sweeping and mopping floors;
• Ensuring all equipment is clean and put away correctly;
• Deep cleaning fridges and store rooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards;

Working hours are 8:30am – 2:30pm two days a week and is term‑time only (18 weeks holiday per year). The position will commence in January 2026.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A competitive package and an opportunity to work for an exceptional organisation;
• Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues including working for a former double Michelin‑starred executive chef;
• 50% fee discount (pro‑rata) for children attending the school;
• Career progression through CPD and opportunities for internal promotion;
• Children that are polite, enthusiastic and excited to learn within a caring and happy environment;
• A school committed to doing the best for each and every one of its pupils.

The Pointer School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that online searches will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates in line with KCSiE.