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 & if you'd like to speed up your application please email a photo of the front and back of your enhanced DBS quoting KITCHEN ASSISTANT DERBY in the subject*


👩‍🍳 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.