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General Catering Assistant

KING'S COLLEGE SCHOOL
Wimbledon, London
Part-time
23rd February 2026
Listed 1 week ago
  • Vacancy Type
  • Term Time/ Part Time
  • Location
  • Wimbledon, London
  • Application Deadline
  • Monday, February 23, 2026
  • Job Profile
  • Job Profile document

  • Job Advert
  • Required as soon as possibleSalary: £12,110 per annum plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time

    King’s is looking to appoint a general catering assistant to work within a team of 38 staff in the catering department. Working in a modern well-equipped environment this position assists the delivery of lunches to over 1650 people on a daily basis during term time and regular school functions throughout the term.

    Working hours: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8.30am - 3.00pm, 36 weeks per year, additional overtime available on Thursday and Friday from 10.30am - 4.00pm until end of Autumn term 2026.

    Main duties will include

    :
    • using dishwashers, cleaning, restocking of cutlery and crockery
    • assisting with function work (setting up, serving and clearing)
    • basic food preparation
    • serving pupils

    The successful candidate should have:

    • the ability to work within a team in a fast-paced, pressurised kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards
    • good communication skills with an approachable manner - contact with pupils and staff is on a daily basis and maintaining open communication is essential
    • experience of catering is desirable, but full training can be provided
    • basic knowledge of food hygiene would be an advantage but full training can be offered
    Closing date: Monday 23rdFebruary 2026 at 9amInterviews: Wednesday 25thFebruary 2026This 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.