School Kitchen Assistant

Job description

School Kitchen Assistant - Gravesend

Part-Time | Monday-Friday | 10:00am-2:00pm | ASAP Start
Academics Ltd are working with a welcoming school in Gravesend who are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join their school catering team.

The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the smooth running of the school kitchen and help ensure pupils and staff receive a high standard of food and service.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals

Supporting the kitchen team with general kitchen duties

Cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas and equipment

Washing up and ensuring the kitchen is kept clean and hygienic

Assisting with stock and deliveries when required

Following food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures

Helping to provide a friendly and professional service to pupils and staff

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering or similar environment

A reliable and hardworking attitude

A good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety

The ability to work well as part of a team

Good communication skills

Experience working within a school or similar setting is desirable but not essential

An Enhanced DBS suitable for working in a school, or willingness to obtain one

The Details

Location: Gravesend
Hours: 10:00am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday
Start: ASAP
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Setting: School
DBS: Enhanced DBS required
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a part-time, school-based catering role with consistent weekday hours .
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gravesend

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English