Temporary

Kitchen Assistant

Berkeley Scott

Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1EE

Plus Holiday Pay

Posted: 27 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 25 November 2026

Ref: Brighonga

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About the Role

Berkeley Scott is recruiting temporary Kitchen Assistants for school kitchens in Brighton and the surrounding area. The role involves basic food preparation, washing up, cleaning equipment and keeping the kitchen hygienic, tidy and safe. Successful applicants will also help serve meals to pupils and staff while following food hygiene standards. Assignments suit reliable, hardworking people with kitchen experience who want flexible agency work. Pay ranges from £12.71 to £14.50 per hour, plus holiday pay, and placements are offered on a temporary basis across a variety of school settings. Candidates should be comfortable working to hygiene rules, able to follow instructions and willing to travel within the local area.

General Kitchen Assistant andndash; School Kitchens

Location: Brighton 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 Brighton£ We are recruiting reliable and hardworking General Kitchen Assistants to work in school kitchens across Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton, 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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