School Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Part-Time School Kitchen Assistant - Term Time Only

Term Time Only | Specialist School | Part-Time | Excellent Work-Life Balance

Are you looking for a part-time catering role with no school holiday working?

We are recruiting for a friendly and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at a welcoming specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism and associated additional needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a role that fits around family life or other commitments, as you''ll be working term time only - meaning your school holidays are free!

The school provides a supportive, nurturing environment for a small number of pupils and has been recognised by Ofsted for the quality of its Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development.

The Role

Working alongside the School Cook and wider kitchen team, you''ll help ensure pupils receive nutritious, well-prepared meals in a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals
• Supporting the Cook during busy meal services
• Keeping the kitchen, equipment and surrounding areas clean and hygienic
• Following food hygiene, health & safety and COSHH procedures
• Helping with deliveries, stock and food storage when required
• Working as part of a friendly and supportive school team

What We''re Looking For

We''re looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and happy to get stuck in.

Ideally, you''ll have:

• Previous experience within a kitchen, catering or food preparation environment
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• An understanding of health & safety and safe working practices
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• A flexible approach to supporting a busy school kitchen

Experience within a school, care, residential or healthcare setting would be beneficial, but most importantly, we''re looking for someone with the right attitude and a genuine willingness to contribute to the school community.

Why Apply?

• Term-time only - enjoy the school holidays off
• Part-time hours offering a great work-life balance
• Work within a small, supportive specialist school
• Join a friendly and welcoming catering team
• Make a genuine contribution to the daily lives of children and young people
• Varied role where no two days are exactly the same

If you''re looking for a stable, rewarding part-time kitchen role without evening, weekend or school holiday working, we''d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Submit your CV via this advert or contact Ioan directly:

Ioan Griffiths
(phone number removed)
WhatsApp: (phone number removed)

*Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with relevant barred list checks*