Temporary

Kitchen Assistant

Berkeley Scott

St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5EG

Plus Holiday Pay

Posted: 27 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 25 November 2026

Ref: stalbansga

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About the Role

Berkeley Scott seeks reliable Kitchen Assistants for temporary assignments in school kitchens across St Albans and nearby areas. Working on an agency basis, successful applicants will support basic food preparation, wash up and clean equipment, keep the kitchen tidy and hygienic, and help serve meals to pupils and staff. Assignments follow school hours, offering flexibility across term time. Candidates should be hardworking, comfortable following food hygiene procedures, and able to work as part of a team. The rate is £12.71 to £14.50 per hour, plus holiday pay, on a temporary contract. Prior kitchen experience is beneficial but reliability and a willingness to learn matter most.

General Kitchen Assistant andndash; School Kitchens

Location: St Albans and surrounding areas
Pay Rate: andpound;12.71andndash;andpound;14.50 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work

Are you an experienced Kitchen Assistant looking for flexible temporary work in St Albans£ We are recruiting reliable and hardworking General Kitchen Assistants to work in school kitchens across St Albans and the surrounding areas.

As a recruitment agency, we specialise in temporary assignments, offering opportunities to work in a variety of school kitchen environments.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with basic food preparation.
Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment.
Maintaining a clean, tidy, and hygienic kitchen environment.
Assisting with serving meals to pupils and school staff.
Following food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.
Supporting the kitchen team with general duties as required.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 months'' kitchen experience in the UK is essential.
A clean Enhanced DBS check for the Child Workforce, or willingness to obtain one.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
A reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude.
The ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay of andpound;12.71andndash;andpound;14.50.
Flexible temporary agency assignments.
Opportunities to work in schools across St Albans and the surrounding areas.
Support from our friendly recruitment team.

Interested in Applying£

If you have at least 6 months of kitchen experience in the UK and are looking for temporary work in St Albans, we''d love to hear from you!

Apply today to register your interest and join our team of temporary school kitchen staff.

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