School Kitchen Assistant - Term-Time, 15h/wk, Free Meals

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 4,800 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work

Volunteer leave

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a General Assistant at our Colchester site. This term-time only role offers 15 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, 9am-2pm, with occasional overtime for events.

You will support the team with serving customers, stock replenishment, cleaning and basic food prep, following hygiene standards. Experience in fast-paced catering is preferred, and a positive, reliable approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced catering.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to busy service periods.
• Good hygiene and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• To support the team with serving customers, replenishing stocks, cleaning.
• Prepare all service areas for the days business relating to that meal service.
• Prepare, set-up, serve, clear, clean and store away any food, beverage or equipment for functions.
• Prepare basic food for sale/service following hygiene standards.
• Restock and replenish stocks and consumables during service.
• Manage rubbish/recycling and keep areas clean.
• Occasionally work evenings and/or weekends for functions or school events.
• Ensure food standards and wastage controls are followed.

Skills

Teamwork

Listening

English skills

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a General Assistant at our Colchester site. This term-time only role offers 15 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, 9am-2pm, with occasional overtime for events.

You will support the team with serving customers, stock replenishment, cleaning and basic food prep, following hygiene standards. Experience in fast-paced catering is preferred, and a positive, reliable approach is essential.