Kitchen Assistant, Dudley

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JOB OVERVIEW

10 Hours Per Week
Term Time Only
School Catering
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Help Fuel Learning Every Day
Schools Mutual Services is recruiting Kitchen Assistants to support one of our partner secondary schools in Dudley.
This is an excellent opportunity to work 10 hours per week, making it ideal if you’re looking for part-time employment that fits around family life, study or other commitments.  If you enjoy working as part of a friendly team, take pride in preparing and serving food, and want a role where your work makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
  • Friendly and reliable.
  • Enjoys working as part of a team.
  • Organised and hardworking.
  • Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
  • Committed to maintaining high food hygiene standards.
  • Able to work efficiently in a busy environment.
Previous catering, hospitality or school kitchen experience is preferred.

Why Join Schools Mutual Services?

Schools Mutual Services is proud to be the UK’s only not-for-profit education supply agency, owned and governed by schools.
Unlike commercial agencies, our focus is on supporting schools while ensuring every member of staff is treated fairly and with respect.
When you join us, you’ll enjoy:
✔ Competitive Rates of Pay
Excellent hourly rates with transparent PAYE employment.
✔ PAYE Employment
No umbrella companies and no hidden deductions.
✔ Enhanced Pension
Helping you build financial security while working in education.
✔ Term-Time Working
Enjoy school holidays off, making this role ideal for parents and carers.
✔ Flexible Part-Time Hours
A 10-hour-per-week role that offers an excellent work-life balance.
✔ Friendly Consultant Support
Dedicated education consultants who understand schools and are committed to finding the right opportunity for you.
✔ Ethical Recruitment
Owned by schools. For schools. Education always comes before profit.

Why Apply?

Working in a school kitchen is about much more than preparing meals.
You’ll help ensure hundreds of young people have access to nutritious food each day, supporting their wellbeing and helping them learn.
If you’re looking for a rewarding part-time Kitchen Assistant role in Dudley, we’d love to hear from you.

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Join Schools Mutual Services and become part of a school community that values every member of its team.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

  • Friendly and reliable and enjoys working as part of a team
  • Committed to maintaining high food hygiene standards
  • Able to work efficiently in a busy environment
  • Organised and hardworking

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Better Pay
Competitive daily rates and PAYE only

Enhanced Pension
Excellent pension scheme to support your future

Health & Wellbeing
Access to wellbeing support and resources

Professional Growth
CPD, training and career development support

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