- Vacancy Type
- Term Time/ Part Time
- Location
- London
- Application Deadline
- Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Job Profile
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Job Profile document
- Job Advert
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Salary: £8,681 per annum
We are seeking to appoint a general catering assistant to work within a team of 30 staff in the catering department. Working in a modern well-equipped environment this position assists the delivery of lunches to over 1400 people on a daily basis during term time and regular school functions throughout the term.
Working hours: Monday and Tuesday from 9.30am to 5.00pm over 35 weeks of the year (15 hours per week / 525 hours per year).
Key Responsibilities-
Using dishwashers, cleaning, restocking of cutlery and crockery
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Assisting with function work (setting up, serving and clearing)
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Basic food preparation (sandwiches / baguettes)
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Serving pupils
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The ability to work within a team in a fast-paced, pressurised kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards
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Good communication skills with an approachable manner - contact with pupils and staff is on a daily basis and maintaining open communication is essential
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Experience of catering is desirable, but full training can be provided
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Basic knowledge of food hygiene would be an advantage but full training can be offered
Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff. -