School Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Teaching Vacancies; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Gravesend is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their Catering Team. The role is part-time, requiring 12.5 hours weekly, with responsibilities including food preparation, serving staff and pupils, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should be flexible and motivated, with or without kitchen experience. The position offers a pro-rated salary and benefits, along with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing Continued Professional Development

Two family days

Half‑day Christmas Shopping Leave

Access to Local Government Pension scheme / Teachers’ Pensions

Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers

Annual Flu Jab offer

Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential.
• Flexible, adaptable and motivated to support the school’s food service.

Responsibilities

• Provide extra support in the kitchen, covering absence and assisting the Chef Manager.
• Perform basic food preparation and serve pupils and staff.
• Wash up, keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe.
• Attend and complete training (paid by the school) and wear provided uniform.

Skills

Flexible

Adaptability

Motivation to support food service

Job description

A local educational institution in Gravesend is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their Catering Team. The role is part-time, requiring 12.5 hours weekly, with responsibilities including food preparation, serving staff and pupils, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should be flexible and motivated, with or without kitchen experience. The position offers a pro-rated salary and benefits, along with a commitment to professional development.