RQ1798456 – Kitchen Assistant

Job Details

Work Pattern: 13.75 Hours per week, Monday – Friday term time only.

PAYE Pay Rate: £13.28 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To support the smooth running of the kitchen by assisting with food preparation, serving meals, cleaning and maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Typical Day

  • Assist with basic food preparation.

  • Help prepare and serve meals to children and staff.

  • Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.

  • Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces and work areas.

  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe kitchen environment.

  • Assist kitchen staff with general duties as required.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

  • Previous kitchen or catering experience is desirable.

  • Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practices.

  • Ability to work as part of a team.

  • Good timekeeping and reliability.

  • Ability to follow instructions and work in a busy environment.

  • Good cleaning and organisational skills.

Essential Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check.

  • All compliance documents must be uploaded at the point of submission, otherwise candidates will be rejected.

  • Must bring Photo ID on their first shift.

  • Must wear a black top, black bottoms and sensible, closed-toe shoes.