Kitchen Staff

2 weeks ago

Great Missenden, United Kingdom Gateway School Full time

**Would you like to join a welcoming, vibrant and caring community? Do you want to help children understand the importance of a healthy diet?**

We are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant who will need experience in the preparation and serving of food, plus related catering duties. All year round, 22.5 hours per week (10 days holiday can be flexibly taken during term time, agreed in advance, and at a time that suits both parties). Term time hours are 7.30am-2pm on Monday to Friday. There is flexibility around the timing of the hours outside of term time and can be discussed at interview. The Kitchen Assistant plays a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school’s catering service. Working under the direction of the Chef Manager, the post holder assists with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, ensuring a friendly and efficient service for pupils and staff. The role also includes maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, supporting events such as breakfast club and open mornings, and contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Application forms to be received by midday Monday 10 November 2025

Interviews will be held shortly after.

Gateway School, 1 High Street, Great Missenden, Bucks HP16 9AA

Tel: 01494 862407 Headteacher: Jonathan Coke, BA Hons PGCE

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**ROLE**: Kitchen Assistant

**RESPONSIBLE TO**: Chef Manager/Business Manager

**JOB PURPOSE**:
To provide support in the preparation, cooking and serving of food, plus related catering duties. A good team player and communicator.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To assist with food preparation and serving as required by chef manager.
- To prepare the service area and other equipment in the kitchen and dining room for the efficient and effective service of the meals.
- Other duties included in the role but not limited to: o Preparing and baking puddings o Assisting with the daily breakfast club o Providing lunch for staff on Inset days o Providing tea and coffee for parents on open mornings
- To provide a welcoming and timely lunch service to all pupils and staff
- To prepare the dining area which may include moving and setting up furniture, setting up trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these as required.
- To ensure all goods/deliveries are received, stored and handled in line with regulations
- To ensure all work is carried out in a tidy, orderly manner and work areas left clean at the end of the day
- To ensure a high level of cleaning within the kitchen/serving in accordance with

Health & Safety and Food Hygiene Regulation standards
- To undergo training either on site or externally, as and when required
- To undertake such other related duties/ responsibilities as reasonably required by the chef manager to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Great Missenden HP16 9AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Food Preparation Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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