Casual Kitchen Assistant
London Borough of Havering · Romford, England
Casual Kitchen Assistant at London Borough of Havering, based in Romford, England. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Romford, England
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 8 hours ago
- Closes
- 1 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Kitchen Porter
Reference 92adcacdfdfe19e282fe6a765c0faede40a94fc2
About the role
Job Description
Casual Kitchen Assistant - Salary Grade 1/2 - Zero Hour Post
We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams
HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant & Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools.
About the job:-
Kitchen Assistant Casual
The role has entry step Grade 1/2:-
Zero Hour Contract
To undertake the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements.To support the kitchen supervisor in all aspects of the food service and to assume responsibility of the food service in the supervisor’s absence
About you:-
- The post holder reports to: Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative
- The post holder has no direct staffing responsibilities
- The post holder will be required to work: As defined on Staffing Profile
- Hours of work:-0
For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact
Amanda Warren [email removed]
The closing date for this vacancy is 1st September 2026
Please view Job Profile here
Additional Information
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About us
With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.Find out why you should work for Havering Council.
Reference: 92adcacdfdfe19e282fe6a765c0faede40a94fc2 · Posted 8 hours ago · Closes 1 Sep 2026 · Listed via London Borough of Havering
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