Secondary School Kitchen Assistant

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: 311027012
Salary: £13.75 - £15/hour
Job Published: 19 March 2026

Job Title: Secondary School Kitchen Assistant
Location: Islington, London
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (flexible options available)
Start Date: ASAP


Fancy a role where you’re the reason students get a proper hot meal (and maybe the highlight of their day)?

We’re working with a friendly secondary school in Islington looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their team. It’s a busy kitchen, plenty of energy, and a team that genuinely looks out for each other.

If you like staying active, enjoy being part of a team, and don’t mind the lunchtime rush, you’ll fit right in.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting the preparation of meals and snacks
  • Serving food to students and staff with a friendly face
  • Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy, and running smoothly
  • Helping with deliveries and stock organisation
  • Making sure food hygiene standards are spot on

What we’re looking for:

  • Someone reliable, hands-on, and happy to get stuck in
  • A team player who brings a positive attitude to busy days
  • Previous kitchen or catering experience is great, but not essential
  • A basic understanding of food hygiene (we can help with training if needed)

Why this role?

  • A welcoming school environment where everyone pitches in
  • Consistent hours, no late nights
  • A chance to be part of the school community, not just behind the scenes
  • Ongoing support from a friendly consultant who actually listens

The Protocol Education perks:

  • Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff
  • FREE access to our CPD Academy
  • Your own dedicated consultant, on hand when you need them
  • Opportunities in schools that value support staff

A quick question… are you Thrive trained?
If not, no worries, we’ll get you set up with our FREE Thrive training. It’s a great way to build your confidence in school settings and makes your profile even stronger with schools.


Sound like your kind of role?
Drop us a message or apply today, we’ll talk you through the next steps and get things moving quickly.