City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom · On-site
We are recruiting for a General Kitchen Assistant Salary: £21,200 p.a Location: Westminster Contract type: Term-time + 5 days. [Mon to Fri = 27.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 2pm] Contract term: Permanent Start date: Septem…
Skills: Food preparation, Kitchen hygiene, Knife skills, Health and safety, Food safety
City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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The General Kitchen Assistant is responsible for vegetable preparation, supporting the catering team, and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene. They will also assist in the dining hall during lunch periods and ensure all kitchen equipment is organized and maintained.
Candidates must have GCSE or equivalent qualifications and a proven background in a catering or kitchen environment. Knowledge of food safety legislation, health and safety procedures, and the ability to work collaboratively in a busy school setting are essential.
We are recruiting for a General Kitchen Assistant
Salary: £21,200 p.a
Location: Westminster
Contract type: Term-time + 5 days. [Mon to Fri = 27.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 2pm]
Contract term: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Apply by: 1st September 2026
Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.
We are seeking an exceptional, innovative General Kitchen Assistant. The General Kitchen Assistant will be a member of the catering service team and will be responsible to the Catering Manager.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of catering and enjoy working in a collaborative, busy catering environment. They should hold relevant professional qualifications and /or experience within catering within an educational sector of similar. They must demonstrate compatibility with the Halcyon philosophy and a commitment to meet the demands of an innovative and expanding school.
About us:
Halcyon London International School is the only not-for-profit, co-educational, exclusively International Baccalaureate (IB) School in London offering the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
We provide an exceptional education, where every child is recognised, valued and included. Our community is guided by the values of the IB and our mission is to draw out the unique potential of each student. Halcyon’s creative, inspiring educators enjoy a highly collaborative, student-centred learning environment and are excited to pioneer innovative, digitally-integrated, learning. We are a welcoming, reflective community and will provide the right applicant with a unique and rewarding professional challenge, supported by generous professional development.
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General Kitchen Assistant - Job Description:
Overview of the role
The General Kitchen Assistant will primarily be responsible for vegetable preparation and providing general support within the kitchen. Working under the direction of the kitchen team, the role involves carrying out a range of daily tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.
2. Specific responsibilities
The General Kitchen Assistant will
This list serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The General Kitchen Assistant will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the development of this role as the organisation expands, and the overall business objectives of the organisation change. Please note that there may be occasional overtime to support school functions.
General Kitchen Assistant - Person Specification
The successful candidate will be expected to have the following qualifications, experience and abilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to have the following personal attributes:
The following would also be desirable:
