School Kitchen Porter

Kellan Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

School-based catering work

Support team from Berkeley Scott

Ongoing flexible work

Education catering experience

Job summary

Berkeley Scott in Kettering is seeking reliable Kitchen Assistants for school catering roles. Earn £12.71–£14.00 per hour with weekly pay and an immediate start. Join a busy, friendly team delivering school meals and valuable education catering experience.

Ideal candidates have food safety and allergen certificates or willingness to obtain them, DBS clearance, and two references. This is ongoing, flexible work in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate is required or willing to obtain it.
• Food Allergen Certificate is required or willing to obtain it.
• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Two references are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service.
• Support catering team during busy meal periods.
• Prepare ingredients and keep work areas organised.
• Wash up and clean kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.
• Assist with stock rotation and correct food storage.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Support the team to provide a friendly service to pupils and staff.
• Work efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Food Allergen Certificate

Enhanced DBS

2 references

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - School Catering | Kettering

Kettering | £12.71 - £14.00 per hour | Immediate Start | Weekly Pay

Berkeley Scott are looking for reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking Kitchen Assistants to join our team working within a school environment in Kettering.

If you're looking for regular school catering work and enjoy being part of a friendly, busy team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What We Offer

• £12.71 - £14.00 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start available
• School-based catering work
• Support from the Berkeley Scott team
• Opportunities for ongoing and flexible work
• Valuable experience within the education catering sector

What You'll Be Doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll help the catering team keep the school kitchen running smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with food preparation and service
• Supporting the catering team during busy meal periods
• Preparing ingredients and keeping work areas organised
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment
• Following food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
• Assisting with stock rotation and correct food storage
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Supporting the team to provide a friendly service to pupils and staff
• Working efficiently as part of a busy kitchen team

Requirements

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Previous kitchen, catering or hospitality experience is desirable
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate - required, or willingness to obtain
• Food Allergen Certificate - required, or willingness to obtain
• Enhanced DBS - required
• 2 references - required
• A reliable and hardworking attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• A professional approach to working within a school setting

Whether you're an experienced Kitchen Assistant or looking to build your catering experience, Berkeley Scott can help you get started with an immediate opportunity.