Kitchen Assistant | Schools | Weekdays | FARNHAM AREA, GU9 [DBS Required]

Kitchen Assistant – School Catering

Weekday, School Hours | Weekly Pay | Immediate Start

Looking for a rewarding role that fits around your lifestyle? Join our friendly catering team and help provide fresh, nutritious meals to pupils in schools across the region.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of busy school kitchens. From preparing ingredients and serving food to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety, you'll be part of a team making a real difference every day.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for flexible work in a welcoming environment, with weekday shifts that work around family life and other commitments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation of food and ingredients
• Serving meals to pupils and staff
• Washing up and keeping kitchen equipment clean
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
• Supporting chefs and the wider catering team with daily tasks
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures at all times

What We Offer

• Enhanced DBS certificate provided where required
• Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
• Competitive pay
• Monday to Friday working patterns with school-friendly hours
• Varied, fast-paced working environments
• Ongoing work opportunities across multiple school sites
• Full training provided
• Compass exclusive benefits
• Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform
• Health & Wellbeing Support Programme, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience of working in a school environment desirable
• Min 3 months experience working in a similar role
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking individuals
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn and follow food hygiene procedures
• Previous catering or kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

Skills & Qualifications

Some of our roles are based within educational settings and require an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you already hold a valid Enhanced DBS, please let your recruiter know. If not, we'll guide you through the process and arrange one for you.

Why Join Us?

Whether you're looking for regular weekday work, a role that fits around family commitments, or an opportunity to gain experience in catering, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll become part of a supportive team, receive full training, and have access to ongoing opportunities across a range of school locations.

Apply online today using our quick 1-minute application form.

We'll be in touch as soon as possible and, if successful, you could be working in one of our school kitchens within just a few days.