Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and organised Kitchen Assistant to support Saturday food preparation and service for high-performance hockey teams. The hours of work will be from 10:00 to 20:00. The assistant will prepare meals, maintain a clean kitchen, and ensure food is ready on time to serve 15-20 players in intervals of approximately every 45 minutes during training and game days. This position is perfect for individuals looking to gain experience in a kitchen environment, whether in a restaurant, catering service, or other food-related settings.

Responsibilities

Preparing ingredients and basic cooking tasks as directed (e.g. chopping vegetables, portioning meals, cooking the dishes in the oven).

Ensure meals are prepped and ready to serve at scheduled intervals for groups of 15-20 players.

Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area throughout the day.

Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.

Clean dishes, utensils, equipment, and kitchen surfaces regularly.

Set up and break down food service stations efficiently.

Prepare and serve food in large quantities.

Deliver superior service and maximise customer satisfaction.

Ability to follow instructions and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Good time management skills and attention to detail.

Physically able to stand for long periods and lift light to moderate kitchen supplies.

Reliable, punctual, and a team player.

Willingness to help in the bar area if needed on shift.

Qualifications

GCSE grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths would be advantageous

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certification would be desirable or be prepared to undertake such a qualification

Experience

Some customer service experience would be beneficial

Experience working in a food and beverage environment

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Skills and Abilities

Excellent customer service skills and willing to go above and beyond to help with the needs of our customers

Knowledge on hygiene practices and food safety handling

Self-starter and able to work under own initiative

Team player who is strong at building relationships with customers and colleagues

Time management skills- capable of serving and prepping foods in a timely manner.

Join us as a Kitchen Assistant and become an integral part of our team.

Should you have any queries about the post or should you have any difficulties submitting your application, please email:

admin@hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk

or call the school on 01279 654127.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online checks.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift Every weekend
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025
Expected start date: 23/08/2025