Location: Sandwell & Birmingham
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Monday–Friday, flexible hours available (term-time only)
About the Role
We’re currently seeking reliable and enthusiastic Enhanced DBS Kitchen Assistants to join our valued school clients. This is a fantastic opportunity if you enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment and contributing to a positive mealtime experience for students and staff.
You’ll be part of a friendly catering team, assisting with food preparation, serving meals, and ensuring that the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean, safe, and hygienic.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with the preparation and serving of school meals.
* Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment, and dining area.
* Support the catering team with washing up, clearing tables, and waste disposal.
* Follow all food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
* Provide a friendly, helpful service to pupils and staff.
Requirements
* Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment (school experience desirable).
* Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable).
* Ability to work efficiently as part of a team.
* Enhanced DBS check required.
* A positive attitude and commitment to supporting a safe, welcoming school environment.
What We Offer
* Competitive hourly rate paid weekly.
* Flexible, term-time working hours.
* Ongoing support from our dedicated recruitment consultants.
* Opportunity for further placements within local schools.
Ideal Employment is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation