School Kitchen Assistant

Kellan Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

School environment

Agency support

Ongoing flexible work

Education catering experience

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is seeking reliable Kitchen Assistants to work in a busy school catering environment in Peterborough. An immediate start and weekly pay are offered, with ongoing flexible school-based shifts and opportunities to gain valuable education catering experience.

The role involves helping prepare and serve meals, keeping the kitchen clean, adhering to food safety practices, and supporting the catering team during busy periods. Previous kitchen experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate required or willingness to obtain.
• Food Allergen Certificate required or willingness to obtain.
• Enhanced DBS is required for this role.
• 2 references required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food.
• Supporting the catering team during busy service periods.
• Preparing ingredients and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Washing up and keeping kitchen equipment and work areas clean.
• Following food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures.
• Supporting with stock rotation and storage.
• Providing friendly and professional service to pupils and staff.
• Working effectively as part of a wider catering team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Hardworking

Education

Food Safety Level 2 Certificate

Food Allergen Certificate

Enhanced DBS

2 references

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - School Catering | Peterborough

Peterborough | £12.71 - £14.00 per hour | Immediate Start | Weekly Pay

Berkeley Scott are looking for reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join our team working within a school environment in Peterborough.

If you're passionate about working in a busy kitchen, enjoy being part of a team and are looking for flexible school-based work with an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

• £12.71 - £14.00 per hour

• Weekly pay

• Immediate start available

• Work within a professional school environment

• Support from the experienced Berkeley Scott team

• Opportunities for ongoing and flexible work

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within education catering

What You'll Be Doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food

• Supporting the catering team during busy service periods

• Preparing ingredients and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen

• Washing up and keeping kitchen equipment and work areas clean

• Following food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures

• Supporting with stock rotation and storage

• Helping to provide a friendly and professional service to pupils and staff

• Working effectively as part of a wider catering team

Requirements

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment is desirable

• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate - or willingness to obtain

• Food Allergen Certificate - or willingness to obtain

• Enhanced DBS - required for this role

• 2 references required

• A reliable and hardworking attitude

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

• A professional approach when working within a school setting

Whether you already have experience as a Kitchen Assistant or you're looking to build your catering experience, Berkeley Scott can offer you the opportunity to get started quickly.