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School Kitchen Assistant

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Surrey County Council

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United Kingdom , Surreywide

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Salary:

23322.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This role offers a starting salary of £23,322 per annum (full-time equivalent), which is equivalent to £12.42 per hour, along with an annual leave allowance. We have a number of part-time permanent and fixed term Catering Assistant positions available in over 250 schools throughout the County. Many of our staff work around 10 hours per week but there are positions from 10 to 20 hours. These positions are primarily Monday to Friday over the lunchtime period. We are very committed to developing talent and skills to ensure our team members are the very best they can be and can grow and flourish. If you want to be part of this great team with fantastic opportunity to showcase your passion and skill, please read on.

Job Responsibility:

  • Help to prepare and serve food
  • Set up the dining area
  • Serve children
  • Assist with clean up duties
  • Assist in the school kitchen to provide excellent customer service to children
  • May occasionally be asked to work in other local schools

Requirements:

  • No specific qualifications required
  • Must be committed, motivated and a team player
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable
  • Capability to support the work of the Chef Manager
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
What we offer:
  • Annual leave allowance
  • Final salary pension
  • Discounts on various services including food shopping
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Full induction
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Term time only hours that allow for good work/life balance
  • Enhanced DBS check paid for

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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