School Kitchen Assistant — Healthy Meals & Safe Kitchen

Ark; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to assist the Chef Manager with food preparation and service. The ideal candidate should possess qualifications in basic literacy and numeracy, experience with COSHH database, and catering skills. A genuine interest in helping children learn to eat healthily and strong interpersonal skills are essential. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Twice as many training days

Generous pension scheme

Gym discounts up to 40%

Interest-free loans up to £5,000

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A good standard of basic literacy and numeracy qualification is essential.
• Solid experience of using COSHH database is required.
• Microsoft Office skills with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are needed.
• GCSE level Maths and English or equivalent is necessary.
• Relevant Health & Safety and Food Safety qualifications are necessary.
• Catering experience is a must.
• Experience of working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager with food preparation and service.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and assist in kitchen operations.

Skills

Basic literacy and numeracy

Experience with COSHH database

Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Right to work in the UK

GCSE level Maths and English

Health & Safety and Food Safety qualifications

Catering experience

Experience working with children

Job description

An educational institution in Greater London is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to assist the Chef Manager with food preparation and service. The ideal candidate should possess qualifications in basic literacy and numeracy, experience with COSHH database, and catering skills. A genuine interest in helping children learn to eat healthily and strong interpersonal skills are essential. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.