School Kitchen Assistant: Food Prep & Service (Part-Time)

Edsential; Barnton; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

DBS check cost covered

Discounts (retail & leisure)

Wellbeing programme

Uniform provided

Safety shoes provided

Pension scheme

Friendly team

Opportunities for promotion

Job summary

Edsential is seeking a part-time helper to support the Barnton Community Nursery & Primary catering team. The role covers school term-time with two additional cleaning days, and pay is spread over 12 months.

You will assist with meal prep, serving, and dining area setup, ensuring food safety and quality while representing Edsential to pupils and staff. The ideal candidate brings customer service experience, good communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy school kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school kitchen is 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, portion control, special diets and allergens.
• Prepare dining areas and service counter.
• Clean dining, kitchen and staff facilities.
• Operate tills (where appropriate) and follow IT procedures.
• Adhere to safeguarding, hygiene and Food Safety Legislation.
• Work in a manually intensive environment.

Skills

Customer service

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Team player

Job description

Edsential is seeking a part-time helper to support the Barnton Community Nursery & Primary catering team. The role covers school term-time with two additional cleaning days, and pay is spread over 12 months.

You will assist with meal prep, serving, and dining area setup, ensuring food safety and quality while representing Edsential to pupils and staff. The ideal candidate brings customer service experience, good communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy school kitchen.