Kitchen Assistant

Location: Leek and surrounding areas

Hours Available: Monday to Friday

Shift Times: 8am-2pm, 9am-2pm, 10am-2pm or 11am-3pm

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Additional assignments may be available outside of term time, depending on your availability.

Are you looking for flexible catering work with hours that fit around your lifestyle?

We're recruiting Catering Assistants to support a variety of catering environments across Leek and the surrounding areas. While opportunities are available in schools, colleges, care homes, hospitality venues, and business & industry settings, the majority of our work is within local schools and education environments, offering regular daytime shifts and a great work-life balance.

Many education-based roles require an Enhanced DBS check. If you don't currently have one, we can help you through the application process.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and service of food and drinks
• Serving pupils, staff, visitors, and customers during meal times
• Operating tills and handling cashless or cash transactions
• Clearing tables and maintaining clean dining areas
• Receiving, unpacking, and storing deliveries
• Washing dishes and supporting general kitchen duties
• Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Providing friendly and professional customer service

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (issued within the last 3 years)
• Willingness to assist with cleaning and kitchen duties
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable, hardworking, and motivated approach
• Previous catering experience is beneficial but not essential

Why Work With Blue Arrow?

• Weekly pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to rotas and assignment details through our app and online portal
• Monthly recognition and rewards programmes
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities across a range of catering environments

Interested?

Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available and the next steps in your application.

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