School Kitchen Assistant Chancellors Secondary 20hpw

Hertfordshire Catering; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 2,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational catering service in Hatfield is seeking a School Kitchen Assistant to help with food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. The role offers term time flexible working and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have good customer service skills and a team-oriented attitude. The position ensures compliance with health and safety standards and includes training for food hygiene.

Benefits

Term time flexible working

Recommend a Friend scheme

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellbeing scheme

Reward and recognition scheme

Discount scheme for various retailers

Qualifications

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Serve food to students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate basic IT proficiency.
• Provide courteous and friendly customer service.
• Previous experience in a kitchen setting is preferred, but not required.
• Able to work well within a team.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Basic IT proficiency

Education

Food hygiene level 2 certification

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School Kitchen Assistant Chancellors Secondary 20hpw, Hatfield

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Hatfield, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

Term Time Only + 3 Cleaning Days

• Rate of Pay:£12.34 per hour (£10,858 per annum)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 20 Hours per week
• Location: Hatfield

HCL is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across our schools and commercial sector. Our mission extends beyond simply providing meals; we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards
• Serve food to students and staff
• Provide courteous and friendly customer service
• Demonstrate basic IT proficiency
• Previous experience in a kitchen setting is preferred, but not required
• Able to work well within a team
• Food hygiene level 2 certification is preferred, but training will be provided
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
• Strong timekeeping and reliability skills

We offer

• Term time flexible working (Christmas, Easter, Summer Holidays off)
• Recommend a Friend (Get rewarded up to £500 every time you introduce people to us) T&C's apply.
• Uniform supplied
• Employee Assistance Program
• itrent Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, with potential career growth within the company
• VIVUP a discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.

Join HCL today and become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you truly belong.

All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer (DBS cost covered by HCL)