Kitchen Assistant

🥪 School Catering Assistant - Term Time Only 🍽️
📍 Choose a location that suits you
🕒 Shifts: Monday to Friday (term time only)
⏰ Hours: 9:30am - 1:30pm, 10:00am - 2:00pm or 10:30am - 2:30pm (depending on the school)
💷 Pay: £12.21 per hour

*Please note, you are able to pick up other assignments that match your availability outside of term time that are available*


👩‍🍳 Looking for work that fits around school hours?

Whether you're returning to work, looking for part-time hours during term time, or want a rewarding role that fits around your life, this is a great opportunity to join friendly school kitchens in your local area.

We're on the lookout for Catering Assistants to support school meals service across Derby. If you don't have an Enhanced Child DBS yet, don't worry - we can help you apply for one.

No formal catering experience? That's okay. If you're reliable, friendly, and happy to get stuck in, we want to hear from you.


🧾 What you'll be doing:

• Helping prepare and serve food and drinks
• Clearing tables and keeping dining areas tidy
• Operating tills during lunch service
• Unpacking deliveries and organising ingredients
• Washing up and keeping kitchen areas clean
• Following food hygiene and safety guidelines
• Providing a warm, welcoming service to students and staff

✅ What we're looking for:

• Food Hygiene Level 1 (dated within the last 12 months)
• Willingness to clean and help in all areas
• Great time-management and organisational skills
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Good communication and initiative
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Previous catering experience is helpful but not essential

🌟 Why join Blue Arrow?

• Weekly pay
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
• Use our app and portal to manage shifts and rotas
• Superstar of the Month recognition
• Auto-enrolment into pension schemes

Apply today!

If this sounds like the role for you, hit the Apply Now button and we'll be in touch within the next 48 hours to get your application moving quickly.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.