School Kitchen Assistant: 20 hrs/wk, Term Time

OFG Education; Papworth Everard; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to raise

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) –健康

Job summary

Papworth Hall School, part of OFG Education, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the daily operations of the school kitchen, helping prepare and serve meals while upholding high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

The role focuses on breakfast and lunch services, fostering a positive dining experience for students and staff. It is a 20-hour-per-week, permanent, term-time position with a November 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and hygiene knowledge required.
• High personal hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to use initiative in a busy kitchen.
• Reliable, flexible and supportive of colleagues.
• Committed to a safe and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of the kitchen and dining areas
• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages
• Prepare dining and service areas before meal times
• Take the lead in preparing and serving breakfast
• Wash dishes, utensils, catering equipment, and maintain kitchen cleanliness
• Carry out routine and ad hoc cleaning duties across kitchen and dining areas
• Monitor and manage cleaning supply stock levels
• Support colleagues and provide cover during busy periods or absences
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times

Skills

Food prep

Food hygiene

Personal hygiene

Team player

Initiative & organization

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

Papworth Hall School, part of OFG Education, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the daily operations of the school kitchen, helping prepare and serve meals while upholding high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

The role focuses on breakfast and lunch services, fostering a positive dining experience for students and staff. It is a 20-hour-per-week, permanent, term-time position with a November 2026 start date.