Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistants - School Setting

Location: Swindon
Hours: Various shifts available, Monday-Friday
Pay: Competitive hourly rate
Start Date: £12.71 to £14.61 per hour

We are currently recruiting for two Kitchen Assistants to join a busy and friendly school catering team. These roles are ideal for reliable, hardworking individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and helping to provide high-quality meals for pupils and staff.

Available Roles:

Kitchen Assistant (Cleaning & Dining Support)

• Washing up and maintaining cleanliness within the kitchen.
• Cleaning down kitchen areas in line with food hygiene standards.
• Setting out and laying tables ready for lunch service.
• Assisting with general kitchen duties as required.

Kitchen Assistant (Food Preparation & Service)

• Supporting the Chef with food preparation and basic cooking tasks.
• Assisting with serving meals during lunch service.
• Helping with food presentation and kitchen organisation.
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, or food service environment is desirable.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and hard-working approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Essential Requirements:

• Food Safety qualification.
• Allergens Awareness training.
• Benedict's Law Awareness.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment recruitment checks.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Friendly and supportive school environment.
• Opportunity to make a positive contribution to the school's daily operations.
• Consistent working hours during term time.
• Rewarding role supporting children's wellbeing and nutrition.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved.
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy.
• Free Safeguarding training.
• Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (unlimited referrals).
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets.

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, employment references, and Right to Work checks.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Interested? Apply today to join a welcoming school catering team and make a difference every day.