Kitchen Assistant Pyrgo School Kitchen

London Borough of Havering; London; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the London Borough of Havering seeks a Kitchen Assistant for Pyrgo School. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and serving, working 11.25 hours per week during term time. Ideal for individuals looking to start their career in catering, with responsibilities supporting the kitchen supervisor.

Qualifications

• Entry Grade 1 role with responsibilities in food preparation and service.
• Support kitchen supervisor and take responsibility in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages.
• Support kitchen supervisor.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Team Support

Job description

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Grade 1/2-£27345-£28521 pro rata (11.25 hours per week)

About us:

HES Catering Services are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award-winning meals and services.

We supply high-quality catering services to most schools within the borough and have partnerships outside Havering, offering bespoke solutions to schools and businesses with their own catering teams.

Our success is driven by experienced colleagues who prepare healthy, fresh, vibrant, and tasty meals using high-quality produce. We serve over 15,000 meals daily.

About the job:

Kitchen Assistant at Pyrgo School, Harold Hill.

Entry Grade 1 role with an approximate salary of £6,142.21 per annum.

11.25 hours per week, term-time only, plus 4 cleaning days during school holidays.

Responsibilities include preparing, simple cooking, and serving food and beverages per contractual arrangements, supporting the kitchen supervisor, and taking responsibility in their absence.

About you:

• Reports to: Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative
• No direct staff responsibilities
• Working hours: 11.25 hours per week

For more information or an informal discussion, contact [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd May 2025.

Additional information:

We value diversity and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Working with vulnerable groups may require a DBS check.

Please attach a supporting statement explaining how you meet the role criteria, removing all personal information from uploaded documents due to anonymized recruitment practices.

About Havering:

Havering offers excellent transport links, extensive regeneration, and abundant green spaces. It is a hub for startups, expanding businesses, and various industries.

Job details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Government Administration