School Kitchen Assistant – Term-Time, 10h/wk

Edsential; Ashton Hayes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Wellbeing programme

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Discounts

Training and development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Edsential is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to support the Catering Supervisor at Ashton Heyes Primary School. The role covers term-time hours with 10 hours per week, basic food prep, serving meals, and dining area maintenance.

You will work in a school kitchen, handle tills where needed, and ensure high standards of hygiene and safeguarding. Training provided, DBS cost covered, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school kitchen advantageous but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy customer facing role.
• Ability to take direction and prioritise tasks.
• Flexible to work within other Edsential units as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, portion control and dietary requirements.
• Prepare dining areas and service counters.
• Clean dining, kitchen and staff facilities.
• Operate tills where appropriate and follow IT practices.
• Follow food safety and safeguarding policies to maintain a safe environment.
• Work in a manually intensive environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Edsential is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to support the Catering Supervisor at Ashton Heyes Primary School. The role covers term-time hours with 10 hours per week, basic food prep, serving meals, and dining area maintenance.

You will work in a school kitchen, handle tills where needed, and ensure high standards of hygiene and safeguarding. Training provided, DBS cost covered, and a supportive team environment.