Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Porter - SEN Provision Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join a specialist SEN education setting near Heathrow. The provision supports young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and learning disabilities, providing pathways that promote independence, employability, and life skills. As a Kitchen Porter, you will play an important role in supporting the catering team to provide healthy meals for learners and staff while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food hygiene within the kitchen. Key Responsibilities Include: Supporting the chef with the safe preparation of food, including washing and preparing ingredientsMaintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen, including work surfaces, ovens, sinks, floors, and food preparation areas Washing dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen equipmentWorking collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen service Contract Details Location: TW19 StainesPosition: Kitchen AssistantHours: Monday to Thursday, 10:00am - 2:00pm (16 hours per week) Contract Type: Long-Term / Permanent Opportunity Pay Rate: 14.80 per hour Training & Qualifications Previous experience working within a kitchen, catering, hospitality, or food service environment desirable Experience supporting individuals with SEN or disabilities is advantageous Ability to work well as part of a team Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment Basic Food Hygiene qualification desirable but not essential Ability to lift and move kitchen supplies and equipment safely To Be Eligible For This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must: Hold the Right to Work in the UKHold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain oneProvide two professional references covering the last two yearsBe committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young peopleBe willing to complete all relevant safeguarding and vetting checks prior to placement About Prospero Teaching Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates will be required to complete all necessary safeguarding and vetting checks before placement. Benefits of Working with Prospero Teaching Free accredited CPD courses, including Safeguarding TrainingOngoing support from our dedicated consultantsAccess to our Training and Development TeamOpportunities for long-term and permanent positionsFlexible work opportunities within education and specialist settingsThis role would suit someone with experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, Food Service Assistant, or Hospitality Assistant who is looking for part-time work within a rewarding SEN environment. Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.