Start Date: September
Contract Type: Ongoing
PK Education is proud to support schools by providing high-quality support staff across a range of essential roles. We are currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic School Kitchen Assistants to join our bank team, providing cover across a variety of primary and secondary schools throughout Milton Keynes, Aylesbury & surronding.
This flexible role is ideal for those looking for work that fits around existing commitments, with both short-term and long-term assignments available. As a School Kitchen Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the preparation and service of nutritious meals while helping to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with basic food preparation and meal service.
- Serve food to pupils and staff in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Prepare dining areas and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
- Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces.
- Support stock rotation, deliveries, and general kitchen organisation.
- Follow food safety, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.
- Report any equipment faults or maintenance issues to the Catering Manager.
- Work as part of the kitchen team to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
Suitable candidate:
- Previous catering, kitchen, or food service experience is desirable but not essential.
- A positive attitude with the ability to work well in a busy team environment.
- Good communication skills and a strong understanding of hygiene standards.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions.
- A Level 2 Food Safety Certificate is desirable but not essential.
- Experience in a school setting is an advantage.
- Right to work in the UK.
Why choose PK Education?
– PK Education is a leading local teaching agency, established in 2005.
– Short-term and long-term roles to suit your availability and work life balance - if this role isn't for you!
– Excellent Competitive daily rates.
– The chance to gain experience across a variety of school settings, once the contract ends.
– Ongoing support from a team with exceptional industry knowledge.
Apply today to learn more about current opportunities or contact your local dedicated Principal Consultant on (url removed) or (phone number removed).
PK Education is committed to Safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check that must be registered to the Update Service
Salary description
£12.71 - £14.00 per hour