Kitchen Assistant

Senior General Kitchen Assistant/Junior Chef

• Annual Salary: £20,202 per annum, (Hourly Rate: £14.80 per hour)
• Location: Tottenham and Hornsey, London
• Job Type: Full-time, permanent, term-time (39 weeks per year)
• Working Hours: 35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time, 7am to 3pm or 7.30am to 3.30pm

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-sufficient Senior General Kitchen Assistant/Junior Chef to join our team, primarily based at a mixed secondary school in Tottenham. This role involves serving breakfast and morning snacks, managing a tuck shop, and then transporting meals via your own car or the school mini bus between our main site in Tottenham and a satellite school location in Hornsey.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of snacks and meals according to school menus and dietary requirements.
• Support the Chef Manager/Cook in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to pupils and staff.
• Prepare ingredients, including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning food.
• Serve meals efficiently and professionally during breakfast, lunch, and special events.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety at all times.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and catering equipment, ensuring all areas are kept clean and organised.
• Help with stock rotation, storage, and delivery checks in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Monitor food temperatures and complete relevant food hygiene records when required.
• Assist with setting up and clearing dining areas.
• Follow allergen procedures and support the catering team in meeting dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Comply with all Health & Safety, Food Safety, and safeguarding procedures within the school environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, Cook, or Junior Chef.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced catering environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2).
• Understanding of allergen awareness and dietary requirements is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• Must be a car owner/driver with a valid driving licence or have a Category D1 minibus licence so you could drive the school mini bus. Paid mileage at 45p per mile.

Benefits:

• Friendly and supportive school environment.
• Term-time working pattern and work-life balance.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of children through high-quality school catering.
• Parking available on site.