Casual Kitchen Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
Old Buckenham Hall is looking for a reliable and flexible Casual Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team on a bank staff basis. Hours will be offered as and when required, most commonly during the school holidays and for special events, as well as to provide additional cover during busy periods or staff absence.
The role supports the preparation and service of food for pupils, staff and visitors and includes regular washing up and cleaning duties. This is a practical role in a busy school kitchen, so a positive approach, good standards of hygiene and the ability to work well as part of a team are important. Any previous catering or cleaning experience would be desirable, although training can be provided to the successful candidate.
The role will include:
- helping with basic food preparation and meal service;
- setting up, replenishing and clearing dining and service areas;
- washing up crockery, utensils, pots, pans and kitchen equipment;
- cleaning and sanitising kitchen, food preparation and dining areas to the required standard;
- following food hygiene, allergen, health and safety and manual handling procedures;
- assisting with deliveries, storage and other reasonable catering duties when required.
Closing date: 30th November 2026
Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Please Note
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches (including the dark web) and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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Salary: £15.07 per hour