School Catering Assistant

PRS; Hastings; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Job summary

PRS in Hastings is seeking a hardworking Kitchen Porter or General Assistant with an Enhanced DBS certificate for flexible temporary work across local schools, care homes and healthcare settings. Immediate starts available, with both full-time and part-time roles on offer.

Your duties include supporting kitchen teams, washing pots and crockery, maintaining cleanliness, receiving deliveries, and helping with food service when needed. A positive attitude and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• DBS certificate is essential.
• Experience in hospitality is preferred.
• Possesses a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen teams with food preparation tasks.
• Wash pots, pans, crockery and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Assist with food service and counter service when required.
• Receive and store deliveries.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Support catering teams during busy service periods.

Skills

Enhanced DBS certificate

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Job description

Are you a hardworking Kitchen Porter or General Assistant with a valid Enhanced DBS certificate looking for flexible temporary work across Hastings?

We are currently looking for staff on a both full time and part time basis across schools in Hastings, with roles available for immediate start.

The Role

• Assisting kitchen teams with food preparation tasks
• Washing pots, pans, crockery, and kitchen equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen and service areas
• Assisting with food service and counter service when required
• Receiving and storing deliveries
• Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures
• Supporting catering teams during busy service periods

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, General Assistant, or within a hospitality environment
• A valid, in-date Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential)
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliability, punctuality, and good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness standards

If you're looking for flexible work and want to support vital catering services within schools, care homes, and healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you.