School Kitchen Assistant Oaklands School 16¼hpw

Hertfordshire Catering; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the educational catering sector is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their team at Oaklands School. The role involves food preparation, cleanliness maintenance, and customer service, with flexible term-time working hours. Candidates need to demonstrate reliability and a commitment to health and safety standards.

Benefits

Term time flexible working

Recommend a Friend scheme (£500 reward)

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellbeing scheme

Reward and recognition scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Discount scheme for various retailers

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Previous experience in a kitchen setting is preferred, but not required.

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

Health and Safety Standards

Timekeeping

Basic IT Proficiency

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certification

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29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Term Time Only +3 Cleaning Days

• Rate of Pay:£12.21 per hour (£8,730 per annum)
• Schedule:Monday to Friday 16.25 Hours per Week
• Location: Oaklands 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)