School Kitchen Assistant — 40h Mon–Fri, Supportive Team

OFG Education; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health & wellbeing support

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

OFG Education is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale. You will assist with meal prep, serving and delivering nutritious meals to students, while keeping the kitchen clean, safe and in line with food hygiene standards. You will work closely with the Cook/Supervisor to support daily catering operations.

This role suits someone who enjoys practical work, values teamwork, and takes pride in high standards of service for young people in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Team player with experience in busy catering environments.
• Driving licence required.
• Organised and able to adapt in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Support students during lunchtime to ensure positive dining experience.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen and dining areas.
• Clean kitchen equipment and keep food prep areas safe/hygienic.
• Support stock control and report shortages or issues.
• Follow food safety, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Record meal numbers and communicate changes or additional requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide high-quality catering service.

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Attention to cleanliness

Food safety

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

OFG Education is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale. You will assist with meal prep, serving and delivering nutritious meals to students, while keeping the kitchen clean, safe and in line with food hygiene standards. You will work closely with the Cook/Supervisor to support daily catering operations.

This role suits someone who enjoys practical work, values teamwork, and takes pride in high standards of service for young people in a busy school setting.