School Kitchen Assistant – 20h/wk, Barnton

Pertemps Bond; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Barnton, Edinburgh is seeking a Classroom / Kitchen Assistant to support the Home Economics department on a temporary basis. The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 4-hour daily schedule during school hours.

The position involves food preparation, following recipes, and maintaining cleanliness. A PVG check is required for working with children, with possible update costs. Start asap and duration until 18 December 2026.

Qualifications

• PVG check for children is required.
• Experience in school kitchen or classroom support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for classes.
• Portion ingredients according to recipes.
• Create shopping lists and stock controls.
• Load dishwasher and washing machine.
• Tidy and maintain cleanliness of the classroom.
• Keep food prep areas clean and organized.
• Stock cupboards and fridges.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Basic cleaning

Teamwork

Job description

Pertemps Bond in Barnton, Edinburgh is seeking a Classroom / Kitchen Assistant to support the Home Economics department on a temporary basis. The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 4-hour daily schedule during school hours.

The position involves food preparation, following recipes, and maintaining cleanliness. A PVG check is required for working with children, with possible update costs. Start asap and duration until 18 December 2026.