School Kitchen Assistant — Fresh Food & Free Meals on Duty

Thomas Franks Ltd; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wider wallet scheme (discounts atmajor

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave - up to one day per

Cycle to work scheme.

Employee assistance programme.

Workplace pension.

Excellent career progression within a

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support preparation and service for nursery and Junior School meals. 35 hours per week, full-time permanent role, based in Maidenhead, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and respect for brand standards.

You will join a team dedicated to high-quality school catering, with opportunities to showcase culinary skills and contribute to a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a fast-paced kitchen as a Kitchen Assistant.
• Role to assist with preparation and serving food to nursery children for lunch and tea, and support the team in the Junior School.
• Excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing menus.
• Willingness to showcase creativity and skill in a school catering environment.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good English skills (verbal).

Responsibilities

• To work well in a team, providing food and a great service
• To produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch and following the company branding standards
• Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled
• Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed
• Experience of pot wash duties would be an advantage
• Excellent customer service skills
• Great team player

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organised

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support preparation and service for nursery and Junior School meals. 35 hours per week, full-time permanent role, based in Maidenhead, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and respect for brand standards.

You will join a team dedicated to high-quality school catering, with opportunities to showcase culinary skills and contribute to a supportive work environment.