Temporary

Catering Assistant

Berkeley Scott

Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NY

Competitive

Posted: 14 October 2026 (4 days ago)

Closing date: 12 November 2026

Ref: CAKent

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About the Role

Berkeley Scott seeks experienced Catering Assistants for temporary school catering roles across Sevenoaks. This position suits those with kitchen experience who enjoy contributing to a busy team. Working term-time, weekday school hours support a healthy work-life balance, with flexible shifts available to match individual availability. Key duties include food preparation, serving meals, basic cooking, and maintaining cleanliness within school kitchens. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to hygiene standards. The agency provides weekly pay, ongoing temporary assignments, and varied experience across different education settings. A competitive salary is offered for this contract. Applicants must possess prior catering or kitchen assistance experience.

Catering Assistant

Berkeley Scott Recruitment is actively recruiting experienced Catering Assistants and Kitchen Assistants for a variety of school catering roles across Sevenoaks.

Working with a range of education clients, we offer flexible temporary opportunities ideal for candidates looking for weekday work, school hours and weekly pay.

If you have catering experience and enjoy working as part of a busy kitchen team, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits of Working as a Catering Assistant

Term-time opportunities.
School hours to help support a healthy work-life balance.
Weekly pay.
Ongoing temporary work with opportunities for regular shifts.
Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
Opportunities to gain experience across different school kitchens.
A friendly and supportive agency team to assist you throughout your assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Chef, Catering Manager and wider kitchen team.
Assisting with the preparation and service of hot and cold meals.
Serving food to pupils and staff while maintaining excellent customer service.
Liaising with teachers and school staff to ensure a smooth meal service.
Operating tills and handling payments where required.
Cleaning and clearing down kitchen and dining areas after service.
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
Always following food safety procedures and allergen guidelines.
Keeping food service areas clean, organised and well stocked.

What We''re Looking For

Previous experience as a Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or Food Service Assistant. School catering experience is advantageous.
Food Safety and Food Allergen qualifications, or willingness to complete the required training.
An Enhanced DBS check covering the child workforce, including the relevant barred list check where required, or willingness to obtain one.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced catering environment.
A reliable, positive and professional attitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A passion for delivering excellent service and supporting busy school catering operations.

Ready to Get Started£

If you''re an experienced Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or Food Service Assistant looking for flexible school catering work in Bromley, apply today to register your interest with Berkeley Scott Recruitment.

Pay rates are dependent on experience, the client and the role undertaken.

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