School Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training

Edsential Community Interest Company; Llanddaniel Fab; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Enhanced DBS Check - cost covered

Discounts (retail & leisure)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Uniform and safety shoes

Local government pension scheme

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant for Conway Outdoor Education Centre in Angelsey. The role is 20 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, at an hourly rate of £12.71.

You will support the Catering Supervisor in delivering high-quality food standards and customer experience for pupils. The successful candidate will assist with meal prep, dining service, and maintaining safe and hygienic kitchen environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school kitchen would be advantageous but training will be provided.
• Ability to build relationships and promote a positive work environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy customer-facing role.
• Ability to take direction and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, including portion control and dietary considerations.
• Prepare dining areas and service counters.
• Clean dining, kitchen and staff facilities.
• Operate tills where required and follow IT procedures.
• Maintain hygiene and safeguarding in line with policies and food safety legislation.
• Work in a manually intensive environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Work under pressure

Takes direction

Prioritisation

Flexible to other units

Tools

Tills / cash register

Job description

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant for Conway Outdoor Education Centre in Angelsey. The role is 20 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, at an hourly rate of £12.71.

You will support the Catering Supervisor in delivering high-quality food standards and customer experience for pupils. The successful candidate will assist with meal prep, dining service, and maintaining safe and hygienic kitchen environments.