School Kitchen Assistant

Advertised by Adecco

Location
Wickford, Essex
Salary
ยฃ12.71 an hour
Job type
Temporary
Sector
Education
Posted
13 October 2026
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Job description



Kitchen Assistant - Temporary Christmas Cover (Wickford & Basildon)

Kitchen Assistant ๐Ÿ“ Wickford & Basildon ๐Ÿ•’ 10:30am - 1:30pm (3 hours per day) ๐Ÿ“… November Start ๐Ÿ“† Temporary role until Christmas ๐Ÿ’ท Competitive hourly rate

We're currently recruiting for experienced Kitchen Assistants to work in school and catering environments in Wickford and Basildon. These are ideal part-time roles for candidates looking for consistent morning work leading up to Christmas.



Duties:

  • Assisting with food preparation
  • Serving meals
  • Washing up and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
  • Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures
  • Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods


Essential Requirements:

โœ… Previous kitchen or catering experience
โœ… Valid Enhanced DBS Certificate
โœ… Registered on the DBS Update Service
โœ… Reliable and able to start in November
โœ… Good understanding of food hygiene standards



What's On Offer?

  • Part-time hours (10:30am - 1:30pm)
  • Monday to Friday work
  • Immediate interviews available
  • Temporary assignment until Christmas
  • Opportunities in both Wickford and Basildon

If you're an experienced Kitchen Assistant with an active Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and are available for a November start, we'd love to hear from you!


Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Reference 225719695

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