School Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Hours & Training

Edsential Community Interest Company; Brighton; On-site; GBP 5,900 - 7,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check

Uniform and safety shoes

Cycle to Work

Tech Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Local government pension scheme

Opportunities for promotion

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a part-time school kitchen assistant to support the Catering Supervisor at Farndon Primary School. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain high food safety and customer service standards, and assist with dining area setup.

The role is term-time with two additional cleaning days, paid across 12 months. 10 hours per week at £12.71 per hour, with full training and DBS checks provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school kitchen is advantageous but full training will be provided.
• Ability to build relationships and promote a positive work environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy customer-facing role.
• Flexible to work within other Edsential units as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, portion control, and consideration of allergens as required.
• Prepare dining areas and service counters.
• Clean dining, kitchen and staff facilities.
• Operate tills where appropriate and follow IT practices and procedures.
• Maintain hygiene and safeguarding in line with Edsential policies and Food Safety Legislation.

Skills

Customer service

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Flexible to other units

Job description

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a part-time school kitchen assistant to support the Catering Supervisor at Farndon Primary School. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain high food safety and customer service standards, and assist with dining area setup.

The role is term-time with two additional cleaning days, paid across 12 months. 10 hours per week at £12.71 per hour, with full training and DBS checks provided.