Catering & Kitchen Assistant – Brighton College Prep School

Catering Service Assistant / Kitchen Assistant

Brighton College Prep School | Monday to Friday | Daytime Hours | Competitive Pay

Are you looking for a rewarding role in a friendly school environment? Join our catering team at Brighton College Prep School and help provide an exceptional dining experience for pupils, staff and visitors.

This is a varied role combining Catering Service Assistant and Kitchen Assistant responsibilities, including Kitchen Porter duties. You'll support the preparation and service of meals while helping to maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen. Whether you're serving food, assisting with basic food preparation or keeping the kitchen running smoothly behind the scenes, you'll play an essential part in delivering a high-quality catering service.

Whether you already have catering experience or are looking to start a career in hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

Shift Information

• Monday to Friday shifts
• Daytime working hours (shift times vary depending on service requirements)
• School term-time opportunities
• Flexible opportunities available

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of food
• Providing friendly and professional customer service to pupils, staff and visitors
• Setting up and replenishing food counters and displays
• Clearing and cleaning dining areas throughout service
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation
• Washing pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and kitchen equipment
• Operating commercial dishwashers
• Keeping kitchen and food preparation areas clean, organised and well maintained
• Assisting with deliveries, stock rotation and storage
• Removing waste and recycling safely
• Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety
• Following Food Safety, Health & Safety, COSHH and allergen procedures at all times
• Working collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive catering team

What We Offer

• Enhanced DBS certificate provided where required
• Competitive pay
• Monday to Friday daytime shifts with an excellent work-life balance
• Ongoing opportunities at Brighton College Prep School
• Opportunity to work at over 5,000 Compass venues across the UK
• Compass Exclusive Benefits
• Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform
• Health & Wellbeing Support Programme, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 6 months previous catering, hospitality or kitchen experience is essential
• Experience of working in a school or educational environment is preferred
• Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic individuals
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy catering environment
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and follow food hygiene procedures

Skills & Qualifications

As this role is based within an educational setting, an Enhanced DBS Check is required.

If you already hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate, please let your recruiter know. If not, we'll support you through the application process and arrange one for you.

Why Join Us?

Working at Brighton College Prep School offers the opportunity to become part of a welcoming and professional catering team where no two days are the same. You'll enjoy regular weekday hours, full training, excellent employee benefits and the chance to develop your skills within one of the UK's leading independent schools.

Whether you're looking for your first role in catering or your next hospitality opportunity, we'll provide the support and training you need to succeed.

Apply online today using our quick 1-minute application form.

We'll be in touch as soon as possible and, if successful, you could be working at Brighton College Prep School within just a few days.