Kitchen Assistant - Maidstone School Salary: £12.21 per hour Hours: School hours, Monday-Friday Contract: Term-time only Location: Maidstone, Kent DBS: Enhanced DBS required About the Role We are looking for a reliable, friendly, and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our busy school catering team. This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive school environment and enjoy a good work-life balance with term-time hours. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the preparation of school meals Serving food to pupils and staff in a polite and efficient manner Helping maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas Washing up and general cleaning duties Following food hygiene and safety standards at all times Supporting the Catering Manager and wider kitchen team as needed What We're Looking For Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is helpful but not essential A positive attitude and willingness to learn Ability to work as part of a team Good communication and organisation skills Reliability and a strong work ethic Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) What We Offer Competitive hourly rate of £12.21 Family-friendly school hours Term-time working - enjoy holidays off Supportive and welcoming school community Training provided How to Apply If you're enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people