School Catering Assistant – Crawley RH10

Concept Resources; Crawley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Concept Resources seeks a School Catering Assistant in Crawley (RH10) to join a busy primary school kitchen. This day-time role runs Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm, totaling 20 hours per week, with a temporary position through 23 October 2026.

You will assist with meal prep and service, help set up dining areas, and support the kitchen team during lunch service, while complying with food hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual.
• Good understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Previous catering or school meals experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of school meals.
• Serve meals to pupils and staff.
• Set up dining and service areas.
• Support kitchen team during lunch service.
• Wash up and clean kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow food hygiene and allergen procedures.

Skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Level 2 certificate

Job description

School Catering Assistant - Crawley RH10

Crawley, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/09/2026

Job Description

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Postcode: RH10 3QD

Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 2:00pm

20 hours per week

Temporary Position until 23 October 2026

We are recruiting for a School Catering Assistant to work within a busy primary school in Crawley .

This is a daytime, Monday-to-Friday position supporting the school kitchen team with the preparation and service of meals to pupils and staff.

Duties

• Assisting with the preparation of school meals
  
• Serving meals to pupils and staff
  
• Setting up dining and service areas
  
• Supporting the kitchen team during lunch service
  
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment
  
• Cleaning work surfaces, kitchen and dining areas
  
• Following food hygiene and allergen procedures
  
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  

Requirements

• Food Safety Level 2 certificate – essential
  
• Enhanced DBS preferred
  
• Previous catering, kitchen or school-meals experience preferred
  
• Good understanding of food hygiene standards
  
• Reliable and punctual
  
• Comfortable working within a school environment
  
• Able to work Monday to Friday for the duration of the assignment
  

Monday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Friday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Total: 20 hours per week

Pay

£13.50 per hour

Temporary position until 23 October 2026.