Location
Parklands School Kitchen, Romford

Hours
10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, plus 4 cleaning days during the school holidays

Salary
£6,499.66 per annum pro rata (equivalent to £27,345 - £28,521 per annum full time)

About the Role
We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the HES Catering Services team at Parklands School. HES Catering Services is the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough of Havering, delivering award-winning meals and services to the majority of schools within the borough and beyond. We pride ourselves on preparing healthy, fresh, vibrant, and tasty meals using the highest quality produce, serving over 15,000 meals per day across our schools.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will undertake the preparation, simple cooking, and serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. You will support the kitchen supervisor in all aspects of the food service and assume responsibility for the food service in the supervisor’s absence. This role is graded at entry step Grade 1/2.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to providing excellent catering services within a school environment.

Experience
No specific experience is required for this role; however, enthusiasm and a willingness to support the team are essential.

About you
You will report to the Cook Supervisor or a higher graded operative and will have no direct staffing responsibilities. You must be reliable and able to work the defined hours as per the staffing profile. A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team are important for success in this role.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for this position.