Kitchen Assistant (maternity cover)

The Pointer School is an Independent Christian Prep and pre-Prep school in Blackheath, Southeast London. We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic catering team.

A Kitchen Assistant is responsible for:

• Basic food preparation;


• Washing up, cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas;


• Serving food to the children and staff;


• Unloading and putting away deliveries;


• Emptying bins, sweeping and mopping floors;


• Ensuring all equipment is clean and put away correctly;


• Deep cleaning fridges and store rooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards;


Working hours are 8am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday and is term-time only (18 weeks holiday per year). The position will commence as soon as possible.

We can offer:

• A competitive package and an opportunity to work for an exceptional organisation;


• Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues including working for a former double Michelin-starred executive chef;


• 50% fee discount (pro-rata) for children attending the school;


• Career progression through CPD and opportunities for internal promotion;


• Children that are polite, enthusiastic and excited to learn within a caring and happy environment;


• A school committed to doing the best for each and every one of its pupils.


The Pointer School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that online searches will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates in line with KCSiE.


• A competitive package and an opportunity to work for an exceptional organisation;


• Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues including working for a former double Michelin-starred executive chef;


• 50% fee discount (pro-rata) for children attending the school;


• Career progression through CPD and opportunities for internal promotion;


• Children that are polite, enthusiastic and excited to learn within a caring and happy environment;


• A school committed to doing the best for each and every one of its pupils.


The Pointer School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that online searches will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates in line with KCSiE.