School Kitchen Assistant Cotton End Forest 10hpw

Hertfordshire Catering; Bedford; On-site; GBP 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Hertfordshire Catering as a Kitchen Assistant at Cotton End Forest School, where you will support food preparation and ensure cleanliness in a dynamic and supportive environment. The position offers flexible work during term time and opportunities for personal and professional development, including a robust rewards program. Contribute to crafting exceptional dining experiences while enjoying a strong sense of community.

Benefits

Flexible working during term time

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream

Opportunities for professional development

VIVUP discount scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen setting is preferred, but not required.
• Strong timekeeping and reliability skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Time Management

IT Proficiency

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 (preferred)

Job description

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Term Time Only +3 Cleaning Days

• Rate of Pay:£12.21 per hour (£5,372 per annum)
• Schedule:Monday to Friday 10 Hours per Week
• Location: Cotton End Forest School

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 discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.

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

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