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Assistant Cook

United Kingdom, Ditton, Aylesford 12.45 GBP / Hour · Job Posted January 14, 2026
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We are looking for an Assistant Cook at Ditton Infant School, who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food. We are looking for an organised, hard-working and passionate individual to ensure that the food quality, presentation and service are provided to the required standard. You should be passionate about delivering an efficient service to our students whilst ensuring we maintain great customer service and high food safety standards.

Job Responsibility

  • Assist with all planning, preparing and cooking of meals to the required standard
  • Ensure the company’s reputation for excellent food and service is enhanced with the client and customers
  • Brief kitchen teams on menus and service
  • Ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are applied continuously
  • Carry out company bookwork
  • Ensure food quality, presentation and service are provided to the required standard
  • Maintain great customer service and high food safety standards

Requirements

  • Organised
  • Hard-working
  • Passionate about delivering efficient service
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
  • Ability to share company's commitment to safeguarding
  • Must be eligible for enhanced DBS disclosure

What we offer

  • Blended learning programme including formal qualifications, Apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training
  • Induction programme
  • Development opportunities
  • Term-time only working (39 weeks per year) for great work/life balance
  • No weekends
  • Access to Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants, holiday discounts, family days out
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Virtual GP benefits free of charge for employee and family
  • Eligibility to join Pension scheme

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