School Catering Assistant - Worthing BN12

School Catering Assistant - Worthing BN12

Worthing, United Kingdom Posted on 19/09/2026

Job Description

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Postcode: BN12 4RN

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

20 hours per week

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

This is a daytime, Monday-to-Friday position supporting the school kitchen team with the preparation and service of meals to pupils and staff. There is a possible opportunity for the position to become permanent for the right candidate.

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 required
• 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

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 with a possible temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.