Simply Education Ltd
School Kitchen Assistant - Part Time
School Kitchen Assistant - Part Time at Simply Education Ltd, based in Cheshire, paying £12.87 - £13.10 per hour. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- £12.87 - £13.10 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- Cheshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Kitchen Porter
- DBS check
12% below the typical rate for kitchen porter
Reference jobs/partner/a31456cc-893c-4891-b94f-35d0cc853889
About the role
Part-Time School Kitchen Assistant - Term Time OnlyTerm Time Only Specialist School Part-Time 10hrs a week Excellent Work-Life BalanceAre you looking for a part-time catering role with no school holiday working?We are recruiting for a friendly and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at a welcoming specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism and associated additional needs.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a role that fits around family life or other commitments, as you'll be working term time only - meaning your school holidays are free!The school provides a supportive, nurturing environment for a small number of pupils and has been recognised by Ofsted for the quality of its Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development.The RoleWorking alongside the School Cook and wider kitchen team, you'll help ensure pupils receive nutritious, well-prepared meals in a clean, safe and welcoming environment.Your responsibilities will include:Assisting with the preparation and serving of hot and cold mealsSupporting the Cook during busy meal servicesKeeping the kitchen, equipment and surrounding areas clean and hygienicFollowing food hygiene, health & safety and COSHH proceduresHelping with deliveries, stock and food storage when requiredWorking as part of a friendly and supportive school teamWhat We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and happy to get stuck in.Ideally, you'll have:Previous experience within a kitchen, catering or food preparation environmentGood knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen cleanlinessAn understanding of health & safety and safe working practicesThe ability to work independently and as part of a teamGood communication skills and a positive attitudeA flexible approach to supporting a busy school kitchenExperience within a school, care, residential or healthcare setting would be beneficial, but most importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude and a genuine willingness to contribute to the school community.Why Apply?Term-time only - enjoy the school holidays offPart-time hours offering a great work-life balanceWork within a small, supportive specialist schoolJoin a friendly and welcoming catering teamMake a genuine contribution to the daily lives of children and young peopleVaried role where no two days are exactly the sameIf you're looking for a stable, rewarding part-time kitchen role without evening, weekend or school holiday working, we'd love to hear from you.How to ApplySubmit your CV via this advert or contact Ioan directly:Ioan Griffiths(phone number removed)WhatsApp: (phone number removed) Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with relevant barred list checks
Reference: jobs/partner/a31456cc-893c-4891-b94f-35d0cc853889 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Simply Education Ltd
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