Kitchen Assistants

Blue Arrow; Newbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ad hoc assignments

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting Temporary Kitchen Assistants to support several school kitchens across West Berkshire. The role offers day shifts from Monday to Friday with flexible ad hoc assignments throughout the school term.

Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, and maintaining hygiene standards. DBS clearance is required, and the candidate should be reliable, punctual, and a team player. DBS processing can be arranged at no cost.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, catering, or hospitality experience preferred but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate required.
• Right to Work in the UK is essential.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with food preparation
• Serving meals to pupils and staff
• Washing up and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
• Supporting catering teams during busy service periods
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures

Skills

Food handling

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Temporary Kitchen Assistants Required

School Kitchens Across West Berkshire

£12.71 - £13.50 per hour | Monday to Friday | Day Shifts Only

Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We are currently recruiting Temporary Kitchen Assistants to support a number of school kitchens across the West Berkshire area from September onwards.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking ad hoc, flexible shifts during school hours, with no evening or weekend work required.

The Role

• Assisting with food preparation
• Serving meals to pupils and staff
• Washing up and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
• Supporting catering teams during busy service periods
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Monday to Friday day shifts only
• Competitive pay rates of £12.71 - £13.50 per hour
• Opportunities available across multiple school locations in West Berkshire
• Ongoing ad hoc assignments throughout the school term

Requirements

• Previous kitchen, catering, or hospitality experience preferred but not essential
• Enhanced DBS Certificate required
• Don't have one? We can arrange a DBS application at no cost to you
• Right to Work in the UK is essential
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people