School Kitchen & Breakfast Assistant

OFG Education; Papworth St. Agnes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Papworth Hall School, part of OFG Education, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen and dining operations for students and staff. You will help with breakfast and lunch services, food preparation, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a busy school environment.

The role involves kitchen cleaning, stock monitoring, and providing cover during peak times, while following safeguarding and health & safety procedures to ensure a welcoming, safe dining experience for everyone.

Qualifications

• Has good food preparation skills and an understanding of food hygiene practices.
• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Can use their initiative and stay organised in a busy environment.
• Is reliable, flexible, and willing to support colleagues when needed.
• Is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the daily running of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages.
• Preparing dining and service areas before meal times.
• Taking the lead in preparing and serving breakfast.
• Washing dishes, utensils, catering equipment, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Carrying out routine and ad hoc cleaning duties across kitchen and dining areas.
• Monitoring and managing cleaning supply stock levels.
• Supporting colleagues and providing cover during busy periods or absences.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Personal hygiene

Teamwork

Initiative

Organization

Reliability

Flexibility

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Papworth Hall School, part of OFG Education, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen and dining operations for students and staff. You will help with breakfast and lunch services, food preparation, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a busy school environment.

The role involves kitchen cleaning, stock monitoring, and providing cover during peak times, while following safeguarding and health & safety procedures to ensure a welcoming, safe dining experience for everyone.