School Kitchen Assistant – Term-Time, 9:30–3 (Exeter)

Acorn by Synergie; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Training and development

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join school catering teams in Exeter. The role supports food preparation, meal service and maintaining cleanliness in a safe, welcoming school environment.

Working hours are 9:30am–3pm, Monday to Friday during school term, with term-time opportunities. This position offers training and development within a supportive team and makes a real difference to the school community.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented with a positive, flexible approach.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual and well organized.
• Understand safeguarding of children.
• Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of food and ingredients.
• Serve meals to pupils, staff and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Set up and clear dining areas before and after meal service.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and follow training.
• Wash kitchen utensils, crockery and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage of food deliveries.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Punctuality

Organised

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Kitchen Assistants to join school catering teams in Exeter. The role supports food preparation, meal service and maintaining cleanliness in a safe, welcoming school environment.

Working hours are 9:30am–3pm, Monday to Friday during school term, with term-time opportunities. This position offers training and development within a supportive team and makes a real difference to the school community.