School Kitchen Assistant Martins Wood Primary 17½hpw

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading educational catering company as a School Kitchen Assistant in Stevenage. This role involves assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and serving meals to students. Enjoy term-time flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Term-time flexible working

Recommend a Friend scheme

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial wellbeing support

Reward and recognition schemes

Opportunities for personal and professional development

VIVUP discount scheme

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Timekeeping

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certification

Job description

School Kitchen Assistant Martins Wood Primary 17½hpw, Stevenage

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d62a17fec0d1

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Term Time Only +3 Cleaning Days

• Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour (£9,402 per annum)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10 Hours per Week

HCL is an established educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals annually across schools and the commercial sector. We are committed to delivering outstanding dining experiences tailored to diverse needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas
• Ensure health and safety standards are met
• Serve food to students and staff
• Provide courteous customer service
• Demonstrate basic IT proficiency
• Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required
• Able to work well within a team
• Food hygiene level 2 certification is preferred; training 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 scheme with rewards up to £500 per referral (T&Cs apply)
• Uniform supplied
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial wellbeing support via Wagestream
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Opportunities for personal and professional development and career growth
• VIVUP discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities

Join HCL today and be part of a supportive, dynamic team where you belong.

All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. DBS costs are covered by HCL.