School Catering Assistant – Haywards Heath RH16

Concept Resources; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Concept Resources is recruiting a School Catering Assistant to support a busy primary school in Haywards Heath. The role is a daytime, 20-hour-per-week position, Monday to Friday, with hours 10:00–14:00. You will help prepare meals, serve pupils and staff, and maintain kitchen hygiene under supervision.

The position is temporary until 23 October 2026, with pay at £13.50 per hour. Food Safety Level 2 is essential; DBS check is preferred. Previous catering or school-meal experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must hold Food Safety Level 2 certificate.
• DBS check preferred.
• Previous catering or school meals experience is desirable.
• Good understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Reliable and punctual, able to work in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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; surfaces and dining areas.
• Follow hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Food Safety Level 2

DBS check preferred

School meals experience

Reliable and punctual

Team player in school environment

Education

DBS check preferred

Job description

Haywards Heath, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/09/2026

Providers of Temporary Cleaning Staff To the UK Retail Banking, Beauty & Healthcare Chemists, and Supermarkets

Job Description

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Postcode: RH16 2UA

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 Haywards Heath .

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 equipmentCleaning 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.