School Kitchen Assistant — Term-Time, Growth & Team

Olive Dining Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family‑Friendly Hours

Weekends Off

Free Meals on Duty

Wellbeing Support & EAP

Room to Grow

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a General Assistant to support both front of house and back of house operations in a school setting. The role is 25 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks), with duties including cleaning, food preparation and serving meals to students and staff.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in kitchens or hospitality, with a solid understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices. The role features progression opportunities within a family‑run team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of good food hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Experience 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 preparing food.
• Serve meals to students and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Food hygiene & safety

Kitchen/hospitality experience

Customer-facing experience

Job description

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a General Assistant to support both front of house and back of house operations in a school setting. The role is 25 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks), with duties including cleaning, food preparation and serving meals to students and staff.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in kitchens or hospitality, with a solid understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices. The role features progression opportunities within a family‑run team.