Kitchen Assistants

Location: Various School Locations across Warrington via Warrington Council

Pay Rate: £13.84 per hour PAYE

Full Time | Temporary Contract (Approx. 2 Months)

Mobile & Fixed School Positions Available

Warrington Council is seeking 20 reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to support school catering services across the borough. These full-time temporary positions offer an excellent opportunity to work within a busy school environment, helping to deliver high-quality meals to pupils while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Day-to-day of the role:

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Catering Supervisor in the preparation, service, and presentation of school meals. Duties will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and service of food and beverages.
• Supporting correct portion control and maintaining excellent food presentation standards.
• Packing and unpacking packed lunches and transported meals.
• Receiving, storing, and putting away deliveries and stock.
• Serving lunches to pupils and staff.
• Washing up and carrying out general kitchen duties.
• Setting up and clearing away equipment, tables, and chairs.
• Cleaning kitchen areas and equipment in line with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Following Health & Safety and COSHH procedures at all times.
• Operating handheld devices where required and instructed.
• Supporting the maintenance of food hygiene standards in accordance with the Food Safety Management System.
• Promoting school meals and assisting with promotional activities.
• Attending relevant training sessions when required.
• Building positive relationships with headteachers, school staff, parents, pupils, and colleagues.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate
• Previous experience working in a catering, kitchen, school meals, or food service environment
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills

Driving Requirements

• Fixed School Positions – candidates only need to travel to and from their allocated school location.
• Mobile School Positions – candidates will be required to travel between different schools across Warrington and should ideally hold a full UK driving licence with access to transport.

Working Hours

Please note that start and finish times vary depending on the individual school and position allocated, so applicants must be flexible.

Benefits:

To apply for the Kitchen Assistant position, please send your cv to