School Kitchen Assistant

Berkeley Scott · Peterborough, East of England

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

Salary
£12.71 - £14.00 per hour
Location
Peterborough, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
6 Oct 2026
Sector
Kitchen Porter

9% below the typical rate for kitchen porter

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

About the role

Kitchen Assistant – School Catering | Peterborough

Peterborough | £12.71 – £14.00 per hour | Immediate Start | Weekly Pay

Berkeley Scott are looking for reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join our team working within a school environment in Peterborough.

If you’re passionate about working in a busy kitchen, enjoy being part of a team and are looking for flexible school-based work with an immediate start, 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 experienced Berkeley Scott team

  • Opportunities for ongoing and flexible work

  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within education catering

‍ What You’ll Be Doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting with the preparation and serving of food

  • Supporting the catering team during busy service periods

  • Preparing ingredients and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen

  • Washing up and keeping kitchen equipment and work areas clean

  • Following food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures

  • Supporting with stock rotation and storage

  • Helping to provide a friendly and professional service to pupils and staff

  • Working effectively as part of a wider catering team

Requirements

We’re looking for candidates who have:

  • Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment is desirable

  • Food Safety Level 2 Certificate – or willingness to obtain

  • Food Allergen Certificate – or willingness to obtain

  • Enhanced DBS – required for this role

  • 2 references required

  • A reliable and hardworking attitude

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment

  • A professional approach when working within a school setting

Whether you already have experience as a Kitchen Assistant or you’re looking to build your catering experience, Berkeley Scott can offer you the opportunity to get started quickly.

Ready to get started?

Apply today and become part of 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 days ago · Closes 6 Oct 2026 · Listed via Berkeley Scott

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