School Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Green Park Village Primary Academy; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tymberwood Academy in Gravesend invites applications for a Catering Assistant to support lunch service, prepare fresh vegetables, salads and fruit, and help deliver meals with a smile. Joining REAch2 Academy Trust, you will work under the kitchen manager to ensure safe food handling, keep the dining area tidy, and provide friendly, reliable service to pupils and staff.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and positive interactions during busy mealtimes.

Responsibilities

• The basic preparation of food e.g. fresh vegetables, salads and fresh fruit under the supervision of the kitchen manager.
• Simple cooking duties under the supervision of the kitchen manager.
• Serving of meals to customers under the supervision of the kitchen manager.
• Others general kitchen and dining room duties e.g. washing up, moving tables and chairs, sweeping and mopping.
• With others cleaning the kitchen and its surrounds.
• To be aware of customer service needs.
• Under the direction of the kitchen manager to ensure that food is prepared and served in a safe manner.
• Under the direction of the kitchen manager to comply with all relevant legislation.

Job description

Tymberwood Academy in Gravesend invites applications for a Catering Assistant to support lunch service, prepare fresh vegetables, salads and fruit, and help deliver meals with a smile. Joining REAch2 Academy Trust, you will work under the kitchen manager to ensure safe food handling, keep the dining area tidy, and provide friendly, reliable service to pupils and staff.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and positive interactions during busy mealtimes.