School Kitchen Assistant

Berkeley Scott · Corby, East Midlands

School Kitchen Assistant at Berkeley Scott, based in Corby, East Midlands, paying £12.71 - £14.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£12.71 - £14.00 per hour
Location
Corby, East Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
16 Oct 2026
Sector
Kitchen Porter

8% below the typical rate for kitchen porter

Reference https://berkeley-scott.co.uk/job/school-kitchen-assistant/

About the role

Kitchen Assistant – School Catering | Corby

Corby | £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 Corby.

If you’re looking for school-based catering work with an immediate start, enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in providing great service, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer

  • £12.71 – £14.00 per hour

  • Weekly pay

  • Immediate start available

  • Work within a professional school environment

  • Support from the Berkeley Scott team

  • Opportunities for ongoing and flexible work

  • Valuable experience within education catering

‍ What You’ll Be Doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll support the catering team in keeping the school kitchen running smoothly and maintaining high standards throughout service.

Your duties may include:

  • Assisting with food preparation and serving meals

  • Supporting the catering team during busy service 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 a clean and safe kitchen environment

  • Supporting the team in providing a friendly service to pupils and staff

  • Working efficiently as part of a busy catering team

Requirements

To be considered for the role, you’ll need:

  • 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, hardworking and positive 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 develop your catering experience, Berkeley Scott can offer you the opportunity to get started quickly.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re reliable, enthusiastic and ready to make a difference in a school kitchen, apply today and join the Berkeley Scott team!

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

Reference: https://berkeley-scott.co.uk/job/school-kitchen-assistant/ · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · Listed via Berkeley Scott

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