School Kitchen Assistant Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM – 2:15 PM Pay Rate: £12.21 - £12.50 per hour depending on experience About the Role: Select Recruitment is currently seeking a reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join a dedicated school catering team in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a positive school environment, supporting the preparation and serving of nutritious meals to students while ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and food hygiene. What's On Offer A supportive and welcoming working environment Training and development opportunities Term-time only working – ideal for work-life balance A meaningful role contributing to children’s wellbeing and daily school experience What You'll Be Doing Assisting with the preparation, presentation, and serving of food and beverages Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen and dining environment Operating kitchen equipment and manage cleaning duties, including washing up Ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations and school policies Supporting the school cook and the wider catering team as required Candidate Requirements Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is desirable, though not essential Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake training) Ability to work effectively as part of a team Strong communication and interpersonal skills A positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Enhanced DBS required – or willingness to apply If you're an experience Kitchen Assistant looking for a role with great work/life balance, then don't miss this opportunity! Get in touch with Vitaly at Select recruitment for more info, or please apply now