School Kitchen Assistant Thomas Alleyne School 16¼hpw

Hertfordshire Catering; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational catering company is seeking an individual to join their team as a food transporter and kitchen assistant. The role involves driving food to schools, assisting with meal preparation, and ensuring cleanliness and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a driving license and strong customer service skills. This position offers flexible term-time working hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Term time flexible working

Recommend a Friend scheme

Uniform supplied

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellbeing scheme

Reward and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen setting is preferred, but not required.
• Food hygiene level 2 certification is preferred, but training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport food to a Primary school.
• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Serve food to students and staff.

Skills

Full driving licence

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic IT proficiency

Strong timekeeping

Education

Food hygiene level 2 certification

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25.08.2025

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Job Description:

Term Time Only + 3 Cleaning Days

• Rate of Pay:£12.34 per hour (£8,822 per annum)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 16.25 Hours per week

HCL is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across our schools and commercial sector. Our mission extends beyondsimply providing meals; we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• You are required to have full driving licence and business insurance This role involves transporting food to a Primary school. Driving a small manual HCL van.
• Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards
• Serve food to students and staff
• Provide courteous and friendly customer service
• Demonstrate basic IT proficiency
• Previous experience in a kitchen setting is preferred, but not required
• Full driving licence and business insurance
• Able to work well within a team
• Food hygiene level 2 certification is preferred, but training will be provided
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
• Strong timekeeping and reliability skills

We offer

• Term time flexible working (Christmas, Easter, Summer Holidays off)
• Recommend a Friend (Get rewarded up to £500 every time you introduce people to us) T&C's apply.
• Uniform supplied
• Employee Assistance Program
• itrent Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, with potential career growth within the company
• VIVUP a discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.

Join HCL today and become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you truly belong.

All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer(DBS cost covered by HCL)