Kitchen Assistant

We are looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our outstanding Catering team. The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible to the Head Chef and will work in liaison with the wider Catering team to ensure efficient running of service.

The postholder will be responsible for preparation of food service areas for lunch and evening meals, this will also include preparing salad bars, sandwich lunches and birthday parties as requested. They will also be required to prepare, cook certain food items both under the direction of the Chef and or as per directed by our Dieticians.

In addition to the above, the postholder will need to adhere to the weekly cleaning schedule, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness at all times.

This role will include a combination of 7.00am - 15.00pm and 11.45am - 19.45pm shifts on weekdays, as well as from 10.00am to 18.00pm alternate weekends. There will also be occasions when you may be required to work in the Dining area to support the Catering team.

The successful candidate will be able to work in a physically demanding and busy environment. Experience of working in a kitchen/catering setting is desirable but full training will be provided.

Salary: £22,718 per annum

Hours: 39 hours per week, includes alternate weekends

Term time only contract with the option to work 3 additional weeks during the holiday periods for an extra 10% of annual salary

What we can offer you:

We love rewarding our team for their hard work and success, so we offer a generous benefit scheme to reflect this:

Health Cash Plan and Perkbox discount scheme
Life insurance, critical illness scheme, pension scheme & occupational health scheme
Excellent training and development opportunities
Free wellbeing activities (e.g. gym/yoga)
Uniform provided
Free parking

How to apply?

To apply, please complete our online application form via our website, alternatively please call our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Closing date : Tuesday 19th August 2025

Interview date : Monday 1st September 2025

Treloar Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS Check along with other relevant employment checks.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,718.00-£24,989.80 per year

Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free fitness classes
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site gym
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sabbatical
Sick pay
Store discount
Transport links

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KA