Kitchen Assistant

Job Role: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Leavesden, Hertfordshire
Salary: £12.75 per hour (subject to confirmation)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Supply Desk is currently seeking a hardworking and organised Kitchen Assistant to join a friendly and supportive educational setting in Leavesden.

This is a fantastic full-time, all-year-round opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment. As part of the role, you will also be responsible for delivering lunches to a second site in Brickett Wood, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will:

• Support the preparation and serving of fresh meals for students and staff.
• Assist with food preparation, cleaning, and general kitchen duties.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety.
• Wash up kitchen equipment, utensils, and serving items.
• Help with stock rotation and basic food storage procedures.
• Deliver lunches safely and efficiently to the Brickett Wood site each day.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to ensure a smooth daily service.
• Contribute to a positive and welcoming dining experience.

• A welcoming and supportive educational environment.
• Friendly and experienced catering team.
• Well-equipped kitchen facilities.
• Commitment to providing high-quality meals for students and staff.
• Stable, all-year-round position with a great work-life balance.

• Previous kitchen or catering experience is desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence is essential, as daily deliveries to Brickett Wood are required.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently when required.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.75 per hour (subject to confirmation).
• Monday to Friday working hours (10:00am – 4:00pm).
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Permanent, all-year-round employment.
• Supportive working environment.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process.

Know someone who would be perfect for the role? We offer a £100 referral bonus for any successful referral of a friend or colleague who completes five or more shifts with Supply Desk.

To find out more, please contact Elina on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed), or apply below.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check and comply with Safer Recruitment standards throughout their employment. (AGY)