School Kitchen Assistant: Healthy Meals & Safe Dining

Outcomes First Group; Stonegate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Outcomes First Group, through Acorn Education, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join Bricklehurst Manor School’s on-site catering team. You will support the Cook/Supervisor with meal preparation, serving and daily kitchen administration, while ensuring high standards of hygiene and a welcoming dining environment for pupils.

We value reliability, flexibility, and resilience in a busy school kitchen. Driving licence is required, and experience in catering or home-cooked food helps you thrive in

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene desirable.
• Have catering experience or experience preparing home-cooked food.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, including catering for special dietary requirements.
• Supporting the delivery and serving of school meals.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment. Following food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Helping to monitor food supplies and report any shortages or concerns.
• Assisting with record keeping, meal orders, and daily kitchen administration.
• Supporting pupils during lunchtime to ensure meals are enjoyed in a safe and positive environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient and well-organised kitchen service.
• Are resilient, dependable, and able to remain calm under pressure.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Outcomes First Group, through Acorn Education, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join Bricklehurst Manor School’s on-site catering team. You will support the Cook/Supervisor with meal preparation, serving and daily kitchen administration, while ensuring high standards of hygiene and a welcoming dining environment for pupils.

We value reliability, flexibility, and resilience in a busy school kitchen. Driving licence is required, and experience in catering or home-cooked food helps you thrive in