School Kitchen Assistant

Academics; Swanley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics Ltd are working with a welcoming school in Swanley who are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join their school catering team.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the smooth running of the school kitchen and help ensure pupils and staff receive a high standard of food and service. The role is part-time, MON-FRI 10:00am-2:30pm with an ASAP start, paid from £14.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering or similar environment.
• A reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience working within a school or similar setting is desirable but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS suitable for working in a school, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals
• Supporting the kitchen team with general kitchen duties
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas and equipment
• Washing up and ensuring the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic
• Assisting with stock and deliveries when required
• Following food hygiene, health & safety and safeguarding procedures
• Helping to provide a friendly and professional service to pupils and staff

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Food hygiene

Communication skills

Job description

School Kitchen Assistant - Swanley

Part-Time Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:30pm ASAP Start

Academics Ltd are working with a welcoming school in Swanley who are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join their school catering team.

The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the smooth running of the school kitchen and help ensure pupils and staff receive a high standard of food and service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals
• Supporting the kitchen team with general kitchen duties
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas and equipment
• Washing up and ensuring the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic
• Assisting with stock and deliveries when required
• Following food hygiene, health & safety and safeguarding procedures
• Helping to provide a friendly and professional service to pupils and staff

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering or similar environment
• A reliable and hardworking attitude
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Experience working within a school or similar setting is desirable but not essential
• An Enhanced DBS suitable for working in a school, or willingness to obtain one

The Details

Location: Swanley
Hours: 10:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday
Start: ASAP
Pay: From 14.50 per hour
Setting: School
DBS: Enhanced DBS required

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a part-time school-based catering role with consistent weekday hours.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.