School Kitchen Assistant

Compass Group; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, seeks a School Kitchen Assistant in Grays. This part-time role covers 30 hours weekly across 42.6 weeks per year, supported by a comprehensive benefits package and DBS checks where required.

You will help prepare fresh food, maintain a clean kitchen, and support the team through busy services while upholding Chartwells’ brand and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prioritise tasks and communicate well at all levels.
• Excellent team player.
• Committed and organised approach.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Flexible to work shifts.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Keeping kitchen and surrounding areas clean.
• Using all machinery and equipment correctly.
• Loading and unloading deliveries.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining brand image.
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Prioritise tasks & communicate

Team player

Organised

Work under pressure

Flexible to shifts

Timekeeping & reliability

Job description

# Vacancies School Kitchen Assistant## Job Introduction**About us**Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.**About the role**We're currently recruiting a School Kitchen Assistant to join Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.You'll keep our kitchen running smoothly, helping to prepare fresh food, keeping everything clean and organised, and supporting the team through every service.Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year**What you'll do*** Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers* Keeping the kitchen and surrounding areas spotlessly clean* Using all machinery and equipment correctly* Helping to load and unload deliveries* Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image* Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards**What we offer**We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:* Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check* Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges* Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources* Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways* Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend* Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance**About you**Our ideal School Kitchen Assistant will:* Be able to prioritise tasks and communicate well at all levels* Be an excellent team player* Have a committed and organised approach* Be able to work under pressure* Be flexible to work shifts* Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliabilityChartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.Job Reference: com/0311/86805001/52734625/R/BU #StateSchoolsCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### School Kitchen Assistant* **Salary** £12.71 per hour* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** com/0311/86805001/52734625/R/BU* **Contract Type** Part Time* **Closing Date** 3 December, 2026* **Job Category** Customer service / Frontline* **Business Unit** State Schools* **Location** Grays, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 3 November, 2026Apply