Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Company: Horizon Teachers (part of Operam Education Group)
Location: North London
Pay: £16.64 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 2:00pm
About the Role
Horizon Teachers is building a team of hard-working, reliable kitchen assistants to work in school kitchens across [area]. You’ll support the cook and kitchen team in preparing and serving healthy, freshly made meals to pupils and staff, and help keep the kitchen clean, safe and well organised. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a busy, friendly team and wants regular, local hours that fit around the school day.
Key Responsibilities
Helping prepare food, including washing, peeling and chopping vegetables and fruit
Serving meals to pupils and staff at the counter in a friendly, efficient way
Following portion guidance and helping pupils make healthy choices
Keeping track of special diets and allergens, following the school’s procedures carefully
Washing up pots, pans, utensils and crockery, by hand or using the dishwasher
Cleaning kitchen surfaces, equipment, floors and the dining area during and after service
Receiving deliveries, putting stock away and rotating food correctly
Following food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH procedures at all times
Reporting any equipment faults, hazards or safeguarding concerns to the right personRequirements
Previous kitchen or catering experience, ideally in a school or commercial kitchen (desirable but not essential)
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable, or willingness to complete it)
An understanding of allergens and why they matter
Reliable, punctual and able to work at pace during busy service times
A good team player with a positive, can-do attitude
Comfortable working in an environment with children, including pupils with special educational needs
Right to work in the UKWhat We Offer
£16.64 per hour
Regular, local daytime hours, with no evenings or weekends
A dedicated consultant who will match you to schools near you
The chance to join a growing team working across multiple schoolsSafeguarding
Horizon Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Before starting in any school, all successful applicants will need an Enhanced DBS check (with Barred List), satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
