School Kitchen Assistant: Fresh Meals, Safe & Efficient

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodpecker Hall Academy invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant to support a high-quality catering service for pupils and staff. You will work as part of a team, follow menus and recipes, and uphold high standards of hygiene in a busy kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, punctuality and safeguarding awareness within a school setting, with opportunities to develop catering skills and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for all pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Has experience working in a busy kitchen, catering or food preparation environment.
• Understands food hygiene, safety and safe working practices.
• Can follow menus, recipes and portion requirements accurately.
• Aware of allergens and how to handle dietary needs safely.
• Maintains high cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen, dining and food service areas.
• Reliable, punctual and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follow menus, recipes and portion requirements accurately.
• Work as part of a team to provide a high-quality catering service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and dining areas.
• Support staff during busy meal service periods.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Communication

Punctuality

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (4/C) or above

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (desirable)

Job description

Woodpecker Hall Academy invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant to support a high-quality catering service for pupils and staff. You will work as part of a team, follow menus and recipes, and uphold high standards of hygiene in a busy kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, punctuality and safeguarding awareness within a school setting, with opportunities to develop catering skills and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for all pupils and staff.