School Catering Assistant - Crawley RH10

School Catering Assistant - Crawley RH10

Crawley, United Kingdom Posted on 19/09/2026

Job Description

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Postcode: RH10 3QD

Monday to Friday - 10:00am to 2:00pm

20 hours per week

Temporary Position until 23 October 2026

We are recruiting for a School Catering Assistant to work within a busy primary school in Crawley .

This is a daytime, Monday-to-Friday position supporting the school kitchen team with the preparation and service of meals to pupils and staff.

Duties

• Assisting with the preparation of school meals
  
• Serving meals to pupils and staff
  
• Setting up dining and service areas
  
• Supporting the kitchen team during lunch service
  
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment
  
• Cleaning work surfaces, kitchen and dining areas
  
• Following food hygiene and allergen procedures
  
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  

Requirements

• Food Safety Level 2 certificate - essential
  
• Enhanced DBS preferred
  
• Previous catering, kitchen or school-meals experience preferred
  
• Good understanding of food hygiene standards
  
• Reliable and punctual
  
• Comfortable working within a school environment
  
• Able to work Monday to Friday for the duration of the assignment
  

Monday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Friday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Total: 20 hours per week

Pay

£13.50 per hour

Temporary position until 23 October 2026.