Catering Assistant

Temple Hill are looking for a hardworking, flexible member of staff to join their Catering Team as a Catering Assistant. 

The post will be for 16.25 hours per week, working 10.45am - 2pm each day, Monday to Friday, for 38 weeks per year. You will be paid on Kent Scheme A 2026, £9,805.08 per annum (£26,168 full time equivalent).

Are you passionate about serving great food to young people? 

If so, come and join Temple Hill!

Reporting to the Chef Manager, you will play an essential part in ensuring our food service is the best that it can be, you will be working in our kitchens providing extra support and covering absence.

You will need to be flexible and adaptable, and your duties will be varied, including basic food preparation, serving pupils and staff, and of course washing up and helping to keep the kitchen clean, tidy and safe. 

As a very important member of our team, you will be expected to undertake training, which you will be paid for, and we will provide you with uniform.

Experience of working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applicants seeking a better work life balance and greater flexibility.

Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.

Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment to identify any required support or reasonable adjustments before starting. 

Notice to Applicants: We do not accept standalone CVs. A formal and complete application form must be submitted should you wish to apply for the role.