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Temporary

School Kitchen Assistant

Adecco
London
money-bag £12.71 - £13.00/hour Holiday Pay + Additional Benefits
Posted: 25 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 24 September 2026
Ref: 225532490

Position: School Kitchen Assistant

Contract Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Salary: -12.71 - -13 per hour + Holiday Pay + Benefits

Location: Waltham Forest, London

**Please note we may also have roles available in Redbridge, Havering, Dagenham and surrounding local areas **

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in preparing and serving nutritious meals to pupils and staff? Adecco Romford & London East are currently recruiting for a School Kitchen Assistant to support the daily operation of a busy school kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients
  • Support the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas
  • Wash dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment

Requirements

  • Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering, school, or food service environment is desirable
  • Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices
  • Reliable, hardworking, and able to work in a busy environment

If you are passionate about supporting school catering services and creating a positive dining experience for children, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Claire or Hannah at Adecco Romford & London East (option 2)

*Please note, you must already hold the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role*

Why work with Adecco:
* Annual leave entitlement
* Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend
* Support program with 24/7 helpline
* Eye care vouchers
* Competitive pension scheme


An Enhanced DBS is essential for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. A registered (on the Update Service) Enhanced DBS check is advantageous, or you must be happy to have one processed at a cost.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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