Job Description

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated Food Service Assistant with a can-do attitude to work within a small team in our on-site kitchen. Experience of food preparation and service would be desirable though training will be given.

Hours

:

4 or 8 hours a week (1 or 2 days). One day must be a Friday.

10:15am - 2:15pm

Term time only (39 weeks)

Salary

:

4 hours, 1 day a week 2,326 (FTE 24,330)

8 hours, 2 days a week 4,651 (FTE 24,330)

Start date

: As soon as possible

Closing date:

9am, Wednesday 7th January 2026

Interviews

: w/c 12th January 2026

Please go to our website https://www.gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk/ and see the full details of the post. Apply via the application form and email it to recruitment@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk

We cannot accept CV's. No Agencies please.

Main purpose

The core purpose of the Food Service Assistant is to work within a small team in our on-site kitchen. You need to be self-motivated and have a can-do attitude. Experience of food preparation would be desirable though training will be given.

Summary

To actively participate in the daily operation of the kitchen and set up and service of school lunches under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager as required. To provide an efficient safe working environment adhering to Health & Safety, food hygiene at all times. To be flexible and motivated for work and prepared to use initiative work in a fast paced kitchen Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

Duties and responsibilities

Simple food preparation including making salads, grating cheese and chopping. Operating kitchen appliances. Assisting with putting food in the oven and transfer to the warming trolley. Preparing the lunch hall for service. Assisting with serving lunch Clearing up of lunch hall after lunch Sweeping, mopping, washing-up, bin emptying and clearing down hall and kitchen after lunch Assisting with temperature recording and completing Health & Safety forms and kitchen records Sorting deliveries and putting away food as it arrives Assisting with periodical deep cleans including ovens and fridges (these may be carried out on days when pupils are not in school and time is built into the contract to allow for this) Willing to undertake simple training including necessary food and hygiene certifications and allergy training Other duties relating to the running of a school kitchen and lunch service, as required Occasional paid over-time may be requested.

All Gosden staff are expected to:

Commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees have a responsibility to support and contribute to the school's responsibility for safeguarding children.

Work towards and support our vision and the objectives. Work within the our health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors; Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues; Adhere to our policies and procedures as set out in the staff handbook or other documentation available to all staff. Undertake other such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time
This job description covers the key elements of the role however you may be asked to undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the School Business Manager and the school's wider leadership team.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 4 - 8 per week

Experience:

food service and kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person