Kitchen Assistant (Mobile)
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Thornton Heath, Not recorded, CR7 6DL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fe12d2d3-7f04-41a2-9519-966d414e4a96 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Have a knowledge of basic food preparation
• Be able to work effectively in a busy and hectic environment
• Have an ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature and control sheets.
• Be able to communicate with all kitchen, staff and pupils.
• Display and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
• Able to encourage children to select a balanced meal.
• Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies.
What the school offers its staff
• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• subsidised private health care with Benenden.
Further details about the role
We are looking to appoint a mobile Kitchen Assistant for our busy, vibrant Academy kitchens in the South London area. This role requires regular travel between sites, so candidates must be able to organise their own transport and be comfortable working across multiple locations.
Commitment to safeguarding
STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Have a knowledge of basic food preparation
• Be able to work effectively in a busy and hectic environment
• Have an ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature and control sheets.
• Be able to communicate with all kitchen, staff and pupils.
• Display and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
• Able to encourage children to select a balanced meal.
• Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies.
What the school offers its staff
• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• subsidised private health care with Benenden.
Further details about the role
We are looking to appoint a mobile Kitchen Assistant for our busy, vibrant Academy kitchens in the South London area. This role requires regular travel between sites, so candidates must be able to organise their own transport and be comfortable working across multiple locations.
Commitment to safeguarding
STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.