School Kitchen Hero: Part-Time Catering Assistant

Chigwell Primary Academy; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Chigwell Primary Academy is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the team. The role supports basic food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining kitchen and dining room cleanliness.

You will work under the kitchen manager’s supervision, helping ensure safe food handling and excellent customer service for pupils and staff. This part-time, permanent position runs 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time plus five inset days, with opportunities to develop in a supportive REAch2

Qualifications

• Assist with basic food prep under kitchen manager.
• Serve meals and maintain cleanliness in dining area.
• Be mindful of safety and hygiene requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, salads and fruit under supervision.
• Perform simple cooking tasks under supervision.
• Serve meals to customers under supervision.
• Clean kitchen and dining area; wash up.
• Support safety and compliance with legislation.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

Chigwell Primary Academy is seeking a Catering Assistant to join the team. The role supports basic food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining kitchen and dining room cleanliness.

You will work under the kitchen manager’s supervision, helping ensure safe food handling and excellent customer service for pupils and staff. This part-time, permanent position runs 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time plus five inset days, with opportunities to develop in a supportive REAch2