School Kitchen Assistant Houghton Regis School 17½hpw

Hertfordshire Catering; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hertfordshire Catering as a School Kitchen Assistant at Houghton Regis School, where you will assist in food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure health standards. This position offers flexible working during term times, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream

Reward and recognition scheme

VIVUP discount scheme for various services and activities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen setting preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Training for food hygiene certification will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Serve food to students and staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Basic IT Proficiency

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certification

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School Kitchen Assistant Houghton Regis School 17½hpw, Houghton Regis

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Houghton Regis, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Term Time Only +3 Cleaning Days

• Rate of Pay:£12.21 per hour (£9,402 per annum)
• Schedule:Monday to Friday 17.50 Hours per Week
• Location: Houghton Regis School

HCL is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across our schools and commercial sector. Our mission extends beyond simply providing meals; we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards
• Serve food to students and staff
• Provide courteous and friendly customer service
• Demonstrate basic IT proficiency
• Previous experience in a kitchen setting is preferred, but not required
• Able to work well within a team
• Food hygiene level 2 certification is preferred, but training will be provided
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
• Strong timekeeping and reliability skills

We offer

• Term time flexible working (Christmas, Easter, Summer Holidays off)
• Recommend a Friend (Get rewarded up to £500 every time you introduce people to us) T&C's apply.
• Uniform supplied
• Employee Assistance Program
• itrent Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, with potential career growth within the company
• VIVUP discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.

Join HCL today andbecome part of a supportive and dynamic team where you truly will belong.

All posts aresubject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer (DBS cost covered by HCL)