Term-Time School Kitchen Assistant — Part-Time

Edsential; Elton; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Enhanced DBS check

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Uniform provided

Local government pension

Job summary

Edsential is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support Elton Primary School in providing high quality meals and customer service during term time.

Hours are 10 per week (approx 11am–1pm), with travel to other local schools as needed. This term-time contract (plus two cleaning days) is paid over 12 months at an hourly rate of £13.45. Training and DBS checks are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school kitchen is advantageous but training is provided.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy customer-facing role.
• Willingness to travel to other Edsential units.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving meals, portion control and allergens/diets as required.
• Prepare dining areas and service counters.
• Clean dining, kitchen and staff facilities.
• Operate tills (where applicable) and follow IT procedures.
• Follow safety systems and maintain hygiene and safeguarding per policies.

Skills

Customer service

Health and safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Edsential is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support Elton Primary School in providing high quality meals and customer service during term time.

Hours are 10 per week (approx 11am–1pm), with travel to other local schools as needed. This term-time contract (plus two cleaning days) is paid over 12 months at an hourly rate of £13.45. Training and DBS checks are provided by the employer.