School Kitchen Assistant Woodhall 10hpw

Hertfordshire Catering Limited

Job Description

Term Time Only + 3 Cleaning Days

  • Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour (£5,372 per annum) *Pay rate apply from the 1st of April 2025*
  • Schedule: 10hpw Monday to Friday
  • Location: Watford

HCL is an established and successful educational specialist caterer, providing over 16 million meals each year across our schools and commercial sector. Our mission extends beyond simply providing meals; we are committed to crafting outstanding dining experiences that meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with food preparation and cooking tasks
  • Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety standards
  • Serve food to students and staff
  • Provide courteous and friendly customer service
  • Demonstrate basic IT proficiency
  • Proficient communication skills

Ideal candidate

  • Previous experience in a kitchen setting is preferred, but not required
  • Able to work well within a team
  • Food hygiene level 2 certification is preferred, but training will be provided
  • Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
  • Strong timekeeping and reliability skills

We offer

  • Term time flexible working (Christmas, Easter, Summer Holidays off)
  • Kitchen training provided
  • Uniform supplied
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • itrent Financial Wellbeing powered by Wagestream
  • Reward and recognition scheme
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development, with potential career growth within the company
  • VIVUP - a discount scheme for supermarkets, cinemas, retail, dining, hotels, and family activities.

Join HCL today and become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you truly belong.

All posts are subject to a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer (DBS cost covered by HCL)

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