Kitchen Assistant

We are seeking dedicated Catering Assistants, Kitchen Assistants and Kitchen Porters to join our team, working in Schools around Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex and Berkshire. As part of our agency, you will work in various…

Pay rate £13 – £13.65/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 August 2026

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Pension, Holiday

We are seeking dedicated Catering Assistants, Kitchen Assistants and Kitchen Porters to join our team, working in Schools around Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex and Berkshire. As part of our agency, you will work in various locations, supporting the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy flexible work and are looking for predominately daytime, weekday hours

Pay: £13.00 - £13.65 per hour (PAYE), along with benefits including holiday pay, flexible hours and pension contribution.

Responsibilities:

. Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces.
. Assist with basic food preparation.
. Wash dishes and kitchen tools.
. Ensure proper waste disposal and recycling.
. Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
. Follow health and safety guidelines.
. Support kitchen staff as needed during events and busy periods.

Requirements:

. Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is preferred but not required.
. Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
. Strong attention to detail.
. Good communication skills and teamwork.
. Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Be happy for us to obtain, a DBS.
- Be happy to obtain both Food Safety Level 2 and Allergens certification.
- Due to locations, it would be an advantage to drive.

For more details about this role or to explore other opportunities, please contact Scattergoods Agency at (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed).

Catering Assistant / Kitchen Assistant / Chef Assistant / Kitchen Porter

Scattergood's are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website (url removed)

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