School Kitchen Assistant

Kellan Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a School Kitchen Assistant for Stafford with immediate start. You will assist with meal prep and serving to pupils and staff, maintain cleanliness, follow hygiene and allergen guidelines, and support the kitchen team in daily catering duties.

DBS check and two references are required, along with Food Safety Level 2 and Allergen Awareness certificates or willingness to obtain. Weekly pay and ongoing recruitment team support are offered.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required for safeguarding
• Two references required
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate required or willingness to obtain
• Food Allergen Awareness certificate required or willingness to obtain
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous catering or school kitchen experience desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparation and serving of meals to pupils and staff
• Supporting kitchen team with daily catering duties
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety
• Washing up and keeping kitchen areas and equipment clean
• Following food hygiene procedures and allergen management guidelines
• Ensuring meals are served safely and efficiently
• Working with colleagues to provide a positive school dining experience

Skills

DBS check

References

Food safety level 2

Allergen awareness

Reliability

Team player

Catering experience

Job description

School Kitchen Assistant - Stafford

Immediate Start | £12.71-£14.50 per hour | Weekly Pay

Looking for your next opportunity in school catering? Berkeley Scott is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Assistants to support school kitchens across Stafford, with immediate starts available.

If you're hardworking, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in maintaining a clean and organised kitchen, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £12.71-£14.50 per hour

• Weekly pay

• Immediate starts available

• Opportunities to work in school catering environments across Stafford

• Ongoing support from the Berkeley Scott recruitment team

• Opportunities subject to school requirements and availability

What You Will Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals to pupils and school staff

• Supporting the kitchen team with daily catering duties

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety

• Washing up and keeping kitchen areas, equipment and workstations clean

• Following food hygiene procedures and allergen management guidelines

• Ensuring meals are served safely and efficiently

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a positive school dining experience

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check required, in line with school safeguarding requirements

• Two references required

• Food Safety Level 2 certificate required, or willingness to obtain

• Food Allergen Awareness certificate required, or willingness to obtain

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Previous catering or school kitchen experience is desirable but not essential, depending on the placement