Kitchen Assistant - School Location

Berry Recruitment Group; Wingate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment are recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to work in a school in the Wingate area. The role is an ongoing assignment covering sickness and absence, with hours 10:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday.

You will assist with food preparation, serving meals, washing dishes and keeping kitchens and dining areas clean. An Enhanced DBS certificate is required or obtainable. Pay is £12.71 per hour, paid weekly.

Qualifications

• Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable but not essential.
• Must be reliable and punctual with good communication skills.
• Willingness to complete training courses including food hygiene and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of food and drinks
• Serving meals to pupils and staff
• Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Cleaning kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting the catering team with day-to-day kitchen duties

Skills

Catering experience

Teamwork

Good communication

Punctuality

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Wingate Area

Location: Wingate Area
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration: Ongoing assignment covering sickness and holiday absence
Pay: £12.71 per hour, paid weekly

Berry Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to work within a school in the Wingate area. This is an ongoing role providing cover for sickness, annual leave, and other staff absences.

This position would suit a reliable and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.

Key Duties:

• Assisting with the preparation of food and drinks
• Serving meals to pupils and staff
• Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Cleaning kitchen and dining areas
• Supporting the catering team with day-to-day kitchen duties
• Adhering to food hygiene, health & safety, and school policies at all times

Requirements:

• Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable but not essential
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to obtain one
• Must be willing to complete all relevant training courses, including food hygiene and safeguarding training
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude

What We Offer:

• Monday to Friday work with no weekends
• School-friendly hours (10:00am - 2:00pm)
• £12.71 per hour, paid weekly
• Ongoing work with the potential for long-term opportunities
• Support from a dedicated Berry Recruitment consultant

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.