School Kitchen Assistant

Lodestone House; Newbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; 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

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a School Kitchen Assistant for a part-time role (10 hours per week) contracted to 43.8 weeks per year. You will support the kitchen, prepare fresh food, keep areas clean and assist during busy service times.

The role requires reliability, teamwork, and flexibility to cover shifts while upholding food hygiene and safety standards. DBS checks are required as part of pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent team player.
• Committed and organised approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts and reliable timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• 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 Lodestone House and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Job description

About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House 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 Lodestone House on a part time basis, contracted to 10 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 43.8 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 Lodestone House and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What We Offer

• 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

• 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 reliability

Lodestone House 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/0611/43614001/52844992/BU #LodestoneHouse

Compass 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!