School Kitchen Assistant (Term-Time) — Grow with Us

Olive Dining Ltd; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Hours

Weekends Off

Supportive Team Culture

Free Meals on Duty

Wellbeing Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a General Assistant to support both front of house and back of house in our school catering operations across London, Kent, Surrey and Essex. You will help prepare meals, keep kitchens clean and running smoothly, and contribute to a positive dining experience for students.

The role is Monday to Friday, 07:00–12:00, term-time only (38 weeks) at £12.71 per hour, with clear pathways for progression within a friendly, family-run team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach and a practical mindset.
• Understanding of good food hygiene and health & safety requirements.
• Background in kitchens, school meals, hospitality or customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Support front of house and back of house operations.
• Carry out general kitchen duties including cleaning and food/snack preparation.
• Role to start immediately.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Food hygiene

Health & Safety

Customer facing

Job description

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a General Assistant to support both front of house and back of house in our school catering operations across London, Kent, Surrey and Essex. You will help prepare meals, keep kitchens clean and running smoothly, and contribute to a positive dining experience for students.

The role is Monday to Friday, 07:00–12:00, term-time only (38 weeks) at £12.71 per hour, with clear pathways for progression within a friendly, family-run team.