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Kitchen Assistant / Food Service Assistant

Posted 29th October 2026

REFERENCE

RQ1796585_1793273372

Location
Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Salary
Up to£12.71/hr
Job Type
Temporary
Job Discipline
Catering
Food Service Assistant
(Temporary)

Location: Bracken Hill Special Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7HZ
Start Date: 02.11.2026
Duration: Temporary until 18.05.2027 (Term time only)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:15 am to 1:30pm (16.25 hours per week)

We are currently recruiting experienced Food Service Assistant professionals to support at Bracken Hill Special Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7HZ

These temporary position offer an immediate start for candidates who currently hold a valid Enhanced DBS with a Children's Barred List check on the Update Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled catering professional with experience at busy kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and beverages.
  • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
  • Washing up kitchen equipment, utensils, and crockery.
  • Ensuring dining and food preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.
  • Replenishing food, drinks, and supplies as required.
  • Following food safety, health and safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Reliable, professional, and committed to high standards
  • Food Safety Certificate (required)
  • Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check on the Update Service (required)
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include:

* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
* Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
* Right to Work checks
* Satisfactory references
* Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable)
* Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)
* Assessment of suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

As a supportive employer of the Armed Forces community, we recognise the valuable skills and experience gained through military service, many of which are highly transferable into the workplace. We encourage veterans to apply, even if their military experience does not directly match every requirement of the role.

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